Nassau Standard

Of the 1,391,678 citizens living in Nassau County in 2021, 94.5% said they were only one race, while 5.5% 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 Nassau County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 64.6% or 898,504 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.5% and totaled 160,559 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Nassau County is 0.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 6%.

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 Nassau County.

	Estimated Total
White	898,504
African American	160,559
Asian	146,366
Some Other Race	105,103
Multiracial	77,158
American Indian or Alaska Native	3,643
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	345

Source: US Census Bureau