Hill Country Chronicle

Of the 11,313 citizens living in Blanco County in 2021, 89.7% said they were only one race, while 10.3% 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 Blanco County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.1% or 9,180 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Blanco County is 0.6% 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 Blanco County.

	Estimated Total
White	9,180
Multiracial	1,169
Some Other Race	775
Asian	99
American Indian or Alaska Native	54
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	33
African American	3

Source: US Census Bureau