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Census Bureau: 10.7% of people in Tom Green 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 119,048 citizens living in Tom Green County in 2021, 89.3% said they were only one race, while 10.7% 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 Tom Green County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77% or 91,685 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Tom Green County is 0.2% lower 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 Tom Green County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Tom Green County
White [77%]Multiracial [10.7%]Some Other Race [6.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Tom Green County
Estimated Total
White91,685
Multiracial12,787
Some Other Race7,440
African American4,782
Asian1,666
American Indian or Alaska Native619
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander69
Source: US Census Bureau

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