Altoona Times

Of the 123,132 citizens living in Blair County in 2021, 97.4% said they were only one race, while 2.6% 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 Blair County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.8% or 116,671 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.7% and totaled 2,080 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Blair County is 1.7% 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 Blair County.

	Estimated Total
White	116,671
Multiracial	3,243
African American	2,080
Asian	732
Some Other Race	307
American Indian or Alaska Native	89
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	10

Source: US Census Bureau