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Census Bureau: 23.5% of people in Presidio 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 6,328 citizens living in Presidio County in 2021, 76.5% said they were only one race, while 23.5% 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 Presidio County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.6% or 4,404 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Presidio County is 12.6% 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 Presidio County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Presidio County
White [69.6%]Multiracial [23.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Presidio County
Estimated Total
White4,404
Multiracial1,489
Some Other Race231
American Indian or Alaska Native118
Asian86
Source: US Census Bureau

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