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Census Bureau: 12.6% of people in Medina County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 50,458 citizens living in Medina County in 2021, 87.4% said they were only one race, while 12.6% 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 Medina County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.5% or 39,631 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Medina County is 1.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Medina County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Medina County
White [78.5%]Multiracial [12.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Medina County
Estimated Total
White39,631
Multiracial6,379
Some Other Race2,443
African American1,242
Asian435
American Indian or Alaska Native328
Source: US Census Bureau

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