Empire State Today

Of the 20,114,745 citizens living in New York State in 2021, 94% said they were only one race, while 6% 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 New York State who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 60.7% or 12,215,118 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 15.2% and totaled 3,058,846 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in New York State is lower than the national average, which stands at 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 article 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 New York State.

	Estimated Total
White	12,215,118
African American	3,058,846
Some Other Race	1,808,007
Asian	1,739,196
Multiracial	1,200,713
American Indian or Alaska Native	83,734
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	9,131

Source: US Census Bureau