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Census Bureau: 9.7% of people in Bastrop County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 94,887 citizens living in Bastrop County in 2021, 90.3% said they were only one race, while 9.7% 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 Bastrop County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.2% or 59,039 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bastrop County is 1.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Bastrop County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bastrop County
White [62.2%]Some Other Race [18.9%]Multiracial [9.7%]African American [7.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bastrop County
Estimated Total
White59,039
Some Other Race17,904
Multiracial9,239
African American6,975
American Indian or Alaska Native953
Asian777
Source: US Census Bureau

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