Of the 713,264 citizens living in Hudson County in 2021, 88% said they were only one race, while 12% 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 Hudson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 46.1% or 328,709 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 15.9% and totaled 113,081 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Hudson County is 5.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.7%.
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 Hudson County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 328,709 |
| Asian | 113,081 |
| Some Other Race | 97,092 |
| African American | 85,475 |
| Multiracial | 85,436 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3,418 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 53 |
Source: US Census Bureau
