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Census Bureau: 16.7% of people in Bexar County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,990,522 citizens living in Bexar County in 2021, 83.3% said they were only one race, while 16.7% 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 Bexar County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 64% or 1,273,323 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bexar County is 5.8% 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 Bexar County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bexar County
White [64%]Multiracial [16.7%]Some Other Race [7.9%]African American [7.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bexar County
Estimated Total
White1,273,323
Multiracial332,095
Some Other Race157,628
African American151,122
Asian59,864
American Indian or Alaska Native14,031
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2,459
Source: US Census Bureau

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