Springfield City Wire

Of the 466,265 citizens living in Hampden 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 Hampden County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74.4% or 346,903 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 8.9% and totaled 41,470 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hampden County is 1.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.5%.

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 Hampden County.

	Estimated Total
White	346,903
African American	41,470
Multiracial	39,376
Some Other Race	25,442
Asian	11,992
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,016
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	66

Source: US Census Bureau