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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Census Bureau: 20.4% of people in El Paso 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 860,485 citizens living in El Paso County in 2021, 79.6% said they were only one race, while 20.4% 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 El Paso County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 59.6% or 512,529 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in El Paso County is 9.5% 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 El Paso County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in El Paso County
White [59.6%]Multiracial [20.4%]Some Other Race [14.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in El Paso County
Estimated Total
White512,529
Multiracial175,508
Some Other Race128,588
African American27,184
Asian10,196
American Indian or Alaska Native5,161
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1,319
Source: US Census Bureau

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