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Census Bureau: 8% of people in Uvalde County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 24,918 citizens living in Uvalde County in 2021, 92% said they were only one race, while 8% 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 Uvalde County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.4% or 21,024 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Uvalde County is 2.9% 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 Uvalde County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Uvalde County
White [84.4%]Multiracial [8%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Uvalde County
Estimated Total
White21,024
Multiracial1,989
Some Other Race1,208
African American282
Asian271
American Indian or Alaska Native144
Source: US Census Bureau

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