Census Bureau: 6.2% of people in Burnet County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

By Hill Country Chronicle

Nov 10, 2023

Of the 48,424 citizens living in Burnet County in 2021, 93.8% said they were only one race, while 6.2% 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 Burnet County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.4% or 41,346 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Burnet County is 4.7% 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 Burnet County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Burnet County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Burnet County

	Estimated Total
White	41,346
Multiracial	3,025
Some Other Race	2,783
African American	708
Asian	331
American Indian or Alaska Native	156
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	75

Source: US Census Bureau

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