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Census Bureau: 13% of people in Victoria County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 91,280 citizens living in Victoria County in 2021, 87% said they were only one race, while 13% 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 Victoria County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.3% or 68,748 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.8% and totaled 5,262 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Victoria County is 2.1% higher 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 Victoria County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Victoria County
White [75.3%]Multiracial [13%]African American [5.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Victoria County
Estimated Total
White68,748
Multiracial11,851
African American5,262
Some Other Race3,727
Asian1,093
American Indian or Alaska Native534
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander65
Source: US Census Bureau

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