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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Census Bureau: 10.6% of people in Sacramento 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 1,571,767 citizens living in Sacramento County in 2021, 89.4% said they were only one race, while 10.6% 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 Sacramento County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 52.1% or 818,588 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 16.9% and totaled 265,013 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sacramento County is 0.1% 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 Sacramento County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sacramento County
White [52.1%]Asian [16.9%]Multiracial [10.6%]African American [9.7%]Some Other Race [8.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sacramento County
Estimated Total
White818,588
Asian265,013
Multiracial167,369
African American152,051
Some Other Race140,428
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander17,855
American Indian or Alaska Native10,463
Source: US Census Bureau

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