Concord Ledger

Of the 152,983 citizens living in Merrimack County in 2021, 97% said they were only one race, while 3% 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 Merrimack County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.7% or 141,870 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 1.9% and totaled 2,972 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Merrimack County is 0.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.7%.

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 Merrimack County.

	Estimated Total
White	141,870
Multiracial	4,595
Asian	2,972
African American	2,442
Some Other Race	593
American Indian or Alaska Native	496
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	15

Source: US Census Bureau