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Census Bureau: 17.5% of people in Guadalupe 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 4,465 citizens living in Guadalupe County in 2021, 82.5% said they were only one race, while 17.5% 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 Guadalupe County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 61% or 2,724 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Guadalupe County is 5.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 12.4%.

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 Guadalupe County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Guadalupe County
White [61%]Multiracial [17.5%]Some Other Race [11%]American Indian or Alaska Native [8.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Guadalupe County
Estimated Total
White2,724
Multiracial781
Some Other Race493
American Indian or Alaska Native376
African American83
Asian8
Source: US Census Bureau

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