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Census Bureau: 13.5% of people in Doña Ana County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 218,157 citizens living in Doña Ana County in 2021, 86.5% said they were only one race, while 13.5% 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 Doña Ana County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.6% or 147,372 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Doña Ana County is 1.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 12.4%.

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 Doña Ana County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Doña Ana County
White [67.6%]Some Other Race [14.5%]Multiracial [13.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Doña Ana County
Estimated Total
White147,372
Some Other Race31,652
Multiracial29,379
African American4,171
American Indian or Alaska Native2,813
Asian2,575
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander195
Source: US Census Bureau