Morris Leader

Of the 508,347 citizens living in Morris County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% 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 Morris County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.9% or 391,087 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 10.6% and totaled 53,745 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Morris County is 1% lower 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 Morris County.

	Estimated Total
White	391,087
Asian	53,745
Multiracial	28,807
African American	16,945
Some Other Race	16,937
American Indian or Alaska Native	733
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	93

Source: US Census Bureau