USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Santa Clara County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 39% or 754,027 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 38.1% and totaled 736,650 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Santa Clara County is 1.1% lower 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 Santa Clara County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 754,027 |
| Asian | 736,650 |
| Some Other Race | 189,217 |
| Multiracial | 186,110 |
| African American | 47,518 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11,897 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6,603 |
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