Quantcast

South SF Bay News

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Census Bureau: 19.5% of people in San Benito County identified as multiracial in 2021

Webp victoriavelkoffeditado

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 63,329 citizens living in San Benito County in 2021, 80.5% said they were only one race, while 19.5% 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 San Benito County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.7% or 39,715 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in San Benito County is 8.8% 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 San Benito County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in San Benito County
White [62.7%]Multiracial [19.5%]Some Other Race [12.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in San Benito County
Estimated Total
White39,715
Multiracial12,352
Some Other Race7,761
Asian1,978
American Indian or Alaska Native798
African American602
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander123
Source: US Census Bureau

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate