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Census Bureau: 8.6% of people in Fort Bend County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 806,497 citizens living in Fort Bend County in 2021, 91.4% said they were only one race, while 8.6% 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 Fort Bend County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 44.8% or 361,145 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 21% and totaled 169,191 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fort Bend County is 2.3% lower 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 Fort Bend County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Fort Bend County
White [44.8%]Asian [21%]African American [20.2%]Multiracial [8.6%]Some Other Race [5.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Fort Bend County
Estimated Total
White361,145
Asian169,191
African American163,304
Multiracial69,033
Some Other Race41,215
American Indian or Alaska Native2,211
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander398
Source: US Census Bureau

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