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Census Bureau: 10.7% of people in Contra Costa County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,161,643 citizens living in Contra Costa County in 2021, 89.3% said they were only one race, while 10.7% 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 Contra Costa County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 50% or 580,523 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 17.8% and totaled 206,918 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Contra Costa County is the same as 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 Contra Costa County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Contra Costa County
White [50%]Asian [17.8%]Some Other Race [11.7%]Multiracial [10.7%]African American [8.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Contra Costa County
Estimated Total
White580,523
Asian206,918
Some Other Race136,203
Multiracial124,321
African American100,260
American Indian or Alaska Native7,807
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander5,611
Source: US Census Bureau

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