North Pocono News

Of the 51,244 citizens living in Wayne 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 Wayne County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.8% or 47,056 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.3% and totaled 1,667 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wayne County is 0.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Wayne County.

	Estimated Total
White	47,056
Multiracial	1,724
African American	1,667
Asian	349
Some Other Race	312
American Indian or Alaska Native	116
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	20

Source: US Census Bureau