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Census Bureau: 3% of people in Medina 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 181,448 citizens living in Medina County in 2021, 97% said they were only one race, while 3% 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 Medina County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.1% or 170,716 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.3% and totaled 2,432 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Medina County is 1.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Medina County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Medina County
White [94.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Medina County
Estimated Total
White170,716
Multiracial5,530
African American2,432
Asian1,913
Some Other Race579
American Indian or Alaska Native278
Source: US Census Bureau

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