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Census Bureau: 12% of people in Val Verde County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 47,767 citizens living in Val Verde County in 2021, 88% said they were only one race, while 12% 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 Val Verde County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.6% or 37,529 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Val Verde County is 1.1% 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 Val Verde County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Val Verde County
White [78.6%]Multiracial [12%]Some Other Race [7.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Val Verde County
Estimated Total
White37,529
Multiracial5,739
Some Other Race3,448
African American579
Asian316
American Indian or Alaska Native152
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4
Source: US Census Bureau

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