Fayetteville Today

Of the 333,582 citizens living in Cumberland County in 2021, 91.6% said they were only one race, while 8.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Cumberland County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 46.6% or 155,577 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 37.2% and totaled 124,114 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cumberland County is 3.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Cumberland County.

	Estimated Total
White	155,577
African American	124,114
Multiracial	27,910
Some Other Race	12,298
Asian	8,281
American Indian or Alaska Native	4,110
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,292

Source: US Census Bureau