Hill Country Chronicle

Of the 26,730 citizens living in Gillespie County in 2021, 95% said they were only one race, while 5% 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 Gillespie County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88% or 23,510 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gillespie County is 5.9% 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 Gillespie County.

	Estimated Total
White	23,510
Multiracial	1,337
Some Other Race	1,079
American Indian or Alaska Native	667
Asian	95
African American	42

Source: US Census Bureau