Denver City Wire

Of the 706,799 citizens living in Denver County in 2021, 90.1% said they were only one race, while 9.9% 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 Denver County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68.8% or 486,538 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9% and totaled 63,384 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Denver County is 1.5% higher than the state average, which stands at 8.4%.

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 Denver County.

	Estimated Total
White	486,538
Multiracial	70,227
African American	63,384
Some Other Race	54,700
Asian	25,105
American Indian or Alaska Native	5,819
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,026

Source: US Census Bureau