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
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.
Estimated Total | |
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White | 1,707,592 |
Asian | 678,436 |
Some Other Race | 412,012 |
Multiracial | 302,089 |
African American | 55,075 |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 18,581 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 9,138 |
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