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Census Bureau: 23.2% of people in Hidalgo County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Of the 865,677 citizens living in Hidalgo County in 2021, 76.8% said they were only one race, while 23.2% 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 Hidalgo County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 64.4% or 557,206 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hidalgo County is 12.3% 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 Hidalgo County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hidalgo County
White [64.4%]Multiracial [23.2%]Some Other Race [10.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hidalgo County
Estimated Total
White557,206
Multiracial200,594
Some Other Race92,227
Asian8,342
African American5,144
American Indian or Alaska Native1,960
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander204
Source: US Census Bureau

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