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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Census Bureau: 8.9% of people in Alameda County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,673,133 citizens living in Alameda County in 2021, 91.1% said they were only one race, while 8.9% 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 Alameda County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 35.9% or 600,791 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 31.6% and totaled 528,502 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Alameda County is 1.8% 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 Alameda County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Alameda County
White [35.9%]Asian [31.6%]Some Other Race [11.8%]African American [10.2%]Multiracial [8.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Alameda County
Estimated Total
White600,791
Asian528,502
Some Other Race197,826
African American170,632
Multiracial149,614
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander13,311
American Indian or Alaska Native12,457
Source: US Census Bureau

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