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Census Bureau: 9.5% of people in Orange County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 3,182,923 citizens living in Orange County in 2021, 90.5% said they were only one race, while 9.5% 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 Orange County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 53.6% or 1,707,592 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 21.3% and totaled 678,436 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Orange County is 1.2% lower 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 Orange County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Orange County
White [53.6%]Asian [21.3%]Some Other Race [12.9%]Multiracial [9.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Orange County
Estimated Total
White1,707,592
Asian678,436
Some Other Race412,012
Multiracial302,089
African American55,075
American Indian or Alaska Native18,581
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander9,138
Source: US Census Bureau

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