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Census Bureau: 15.9% of people in Hidalgo 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 4,214 citizens living in Hidalgo County in 2021, 84.1% said they were only one race, while 15.9% 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 Hidalgo County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.6% or 3,269 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hidalgo County is 3.5% 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 Hidalgo County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hidalgo County
White [77.6%]Multiracial [15.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hidalgo County
Estimated Total
White3,269
Multiracial668
Some Other Race182
American Indian or Alaska Native64
African American31
Source: US Census Bureau

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