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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Census Bureau: 9.7% of people in Kerr County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 52,411 citizens living in Kerr County in 2021, 90.3% said they were only one race, while 9.7% 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 Kerr County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.4% or 42,160 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kerr County is 1.2% 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 Kerr County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Kerr County
White [80.4%]Multiracial [9.7%]Some Other Race [7.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Kerr County
Estimated Total
White42,160
Multiracial5,075
Some Other Race3,792
African American755
Asian409
American Indian or Alaska Native205
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander15
Source: US Census Bureau

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