Altoona Times

Of the 44,458 citizens living in Huntingdon County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 Huntingdon County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.8% or 40,347 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.2% and totaled 2,320 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Huntingdon County is 1.6% 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 Huntingdon County.

	Estimated Total
White	40,347
African American	2,320
Multiracial	1,211
Some Other Race	310
Asian	181
American Indian or Alaska Native	88
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1

Source: US Census Bureau