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Census Bureau: 14.9% of people in Imperial County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 180,051 citizens living in Imperial County in 2021, 85.1% said they were only one race, while 14.9% 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 Imperial County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 48% or 86,476 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Imperial County is 4.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.7%.

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 Imperial County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Imperial County
White [48%]Some Other Race [31.4%]Multiracial [14.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Imperial County
Estimated Total
White86,476
Some Other Race56,601
Multiracial26,856
African American4,889
American Indian or Alaska Native2,538
Asian2,525
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander166
Source: US Census Bureau

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