Monmouth Times

Of the 642,160 citizens living in Monmouth County in 2021, 95.1% said they were only one race, while 4.9% 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 Monmouth County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80% or 513,756 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.6% and totaled 42,334 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Monmouth County is 1.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.7%.

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 Monmouth County.

	Estimated Total
White	513,756
African American	42,334
Asian	34,620
Multiracial	31,179
Some Other Race	18,759
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,058
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	454

Source: US Census Bureau