Laredo Times

Of the 266,963 citizens living in Webb County in 2021, 73.5% said they were only one race, while 26.5% 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 Webb County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68.3% or 182,385 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Webb County is 15.6% 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 Webb County.

	Estimated Total
White	182,385
Multiracial	70,631
Some Other Race	10,927
Asian	1,322
African American	1,161
American Indian or Alaska Native	527
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	10

Source: US Census Bureau