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Census Bureau: 8.9% of people in Travis County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,267,795 citizens living in Travis County in 2021, 91.1% said they were only one race, while 8.9% 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 Travis County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66.2% or 838,840 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Travis County is 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 Travis County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Travis County
White [66.2%]Multiracial [8.9%]Some Other Race [8.8%]African American [8.3%]Asian [7.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Travis County
Estimated Total
White838,840
Multiracial112,913
Some Other Race111,393
African American105,127
Asian89,571
American Indian or Alaska Native9,418
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander533
Source: US Census Bureau