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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Census Bureau: 12.3% of people in Sandoval 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 147,327 citizens living in Sandoval County in 2021, 87.7% said they were only one race, while 12.3% 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 Sandoval County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 65.3% or 96,189 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 12.1% and totaled 17,790 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sandoval County is 0.1% lower 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 Sandoval County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sandoval County
White [65.3%]Multiracial [12.3%]American Indian or Alaska Native [12.1%]Some Other Race [6.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sandoval County
Estimated Total
White96,189
Multiracial18,078
American Indian or Alaska Native17,790
Some Other Race9,519
African American3,247
Asian2,288
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander216
Source: US Census Bureau