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Census Bureau: 11% of people in Gonzales 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 19,720 citizens living in Gonzales County in 2021, 89% said they were only one race, while 11% 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 Gonzales County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 65.2% or 12,853 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gonzales County is 0.1% higher 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 Gonzales County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Gonzales County
White [65.2%]Some Other Race [16%]Multiracial [11%]African American [6.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Gonzales County
Estimated Total
White12,853
Some Other Race3,156
Multiracial2,177
African American1,341
Asian130
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander44
American Indian or Alaska Native19
Source: US Census Bureau

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