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

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 13,945 citizens living in Zapata 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 Zapata County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68.4% or 9,543 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Zapata 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 Zapata County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Zapata County
White [68.4%]Multiracial [23.8%]Some Other Race [6.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Zapata County
Estimated Total
White9,543
Multiracial3,320
Some Other Race893
Asian189
Source: US Census Bureau

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