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Census Bureau: 9.8% of people in Dallas County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 2,604,722 citizens living in Dallas County in 2021, 90.2% said they were only one race, while 9.8% 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 Dallas County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 51.8% or 1,348,117 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 22.5% and totaled 586,142 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dallas County is 1.1% 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 Dallas County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Dallas County
White [51.8%]African American [22.5%]Multiracial [9.8%]Some Other Race [8.8%]Asian [6.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Dallas County
Estimated Total
White1,348,117
African American586,142
Multiracial254,262
Some Other Race229,174
Asian171,844
American Indian or Alaska Native14,247
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander936
Source: US Census Bureau

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