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Census Bureau: 6.9% of people in Orange County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 398,277 citizens living in Orange County in 2021, 93.1% said they were only one race, while 6.9% 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 Orange County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70.7% or 281,566 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11% and totaled 43,787 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Orange County is 0.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 6%.

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 Orange County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Orange County
White [70.7%]African American [11%]Some Other Race [8.1%]Multiracial [6.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Orange County
Estimated Total
White281,566
African American43,787
Some Other Race32,124
Multiracial27,415
Asian10,939
American Indian or Alaska Native2,104
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander342
Source: US Census Bureau

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