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Census Bureau: 11.3% of people in Riverside 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 2,409,331 citizens living in Riverside County in 2021, 88.7% said they were only one race, while 11.3% 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 Riverside County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 51.2% or 1,232,550 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Riverside County is 0.6% higher 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 Riverside County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Riverside County
White [51.2%]Some Other Race [23.1%]Multiracial [11.3%]Asian [6.8%]African American [6.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Riverside County
Estimated Total
White1,232,550
Some Other Race557,714
Multiracial271,454
Asian163,759
African American156,255
American Indian or Alaska Native19,858
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander7,741
Source: US Census Bureau

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