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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Census Bureau: 11.2% of people in Pima County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,035,063 citizens living in Pima County in 2021, 88.8% said they were only one race, while 11.2% 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 Pima County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.6% or 720,319 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pima County is 0.8% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.4%.

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 Pima County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Pima County
White [69.6%]Multiracial [11.2%]Some Other Race [9.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [10%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Pima County
Estimated Total
White720,319
Multiracial115,903
Some Other Race94,938
American Indian or Alaska Native37,296
African American35,638
Asian29,420
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1,549
Source: US Census Bureau

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