Aroostook News

Of the 67,272 citizens living in Aroostook 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 Aroostook County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94% or 63,263 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 1.8% and totaled 1,202 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Aroostook County is 0.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

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 Aroostook County.

	Estimated Total
White	63,263
Multiracial	1,784
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,202
African American	535
Asian	246
Some Other Race	208
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	34

Source: US Census Bureau