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Census Bureau: 9.2% of people in Comal County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 156,257 citizens living in Comal County in 2021, 90.8% said they were only one race, while 9.2% 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 Comal County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.1% or 131,343 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Comal County is 1.7% 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 Comal County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Comal County
White [84.1%]Multiracial [9.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Comal County
Estimated Total
White131,343
Multiracial14,355
Some Other Race4,484
African American3,571
Asian1,985
American Indian or Alaska Native431
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander88
Source: US Census Bureau

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