Down East Times

Of the 31,003 citizens living in Washington County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Washington County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.7% or 27,810 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 5.3% and totaled 1,643 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Washington County is 0.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

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 Washington County.

	Estimated Total
White	27,810
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,643
Multiracial	1,053
African American	222
Some Other Race	142
Asian	114
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	19

Source: US Census Bureau