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Census Bureau: 9.1% of people in Galveston County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 347,084 citizens living in Galveston County in 2021, 90.9% said they were only one race, while 9.1% 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 Galveston County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72.3% or 250,882 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 12.3% and totaled 42,793 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Galveston County is 1.8% 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 Galveston County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Galveston County
White [72.3%]African American [12.3%]Multiracial [9.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Galveston County
Estimated Total
White250,882
African American42,793
Multiracial31,549
Asian11,856
Some Other Race8,867
American Indian or Alaska Native968
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander169
Source: US Census Bureau

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