Anne Arundel Today

Of the 584,064 citizens living in Anne Arundel County in 2021, 94% said they were only one race, while 6% 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 Anne Arundel County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.4% or 405,112 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 16.9% and totaled 98,852 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Anne Arundel County is 0.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.4%.

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 Anne Arundel County.

	Estimated Total
White	405,112
African American	98,852
Multiracial	35,288
Asian	22,836
Some Other Race	19,666
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,021
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	289

Source: US Census Bureau