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Census Bureau: 4.7% of people in Lavaca 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 20,287 citizens living in Lavaca County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 Lavaca County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.3% or 15,888 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lavaca County is 6.2% 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 Lavaca County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lavaca County
White [78.3%]Some Other Race [10.4%]African American [6%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lavaca County
Estimated Total
White15,888
Some Other Race2,118
African American1,214
Multiracial963
Asian72
American Indian or Alaska Native30
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Source: US Census Bureau

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