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Census Bureau: 23.8% of people in Starr County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 65,568 citizens living in Starr County in 2021, 76.2% said they were only one race, while 23.8% 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 Starr County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70.7% or 46,351 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Starr County is 12.9% 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 Starr County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Starr County
White [70.7%]Multiracial [23.8%]Some Other Race [5.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Starr County
Estimated Total
White46,351
Multiracial15,580
Some Other Race3,498
African American84
American Indian or Alaska Native50
Asian5
Source: US Census Bureau

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