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Census Bureau: 12.4% of people in San Bernardino 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 2,171,071 citizens living in San Bernardino County in 2021, 87.6% said they were only one race, while 12.4% 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 San Bernardino County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 50.7% or 1,101,227 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in San Bernardino County is 1.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.7%.

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 San Bernardino County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in San Bernardino County
White [50.7%]Some Other Race [19.9%]Multiracial [12.4%]African American [8%]Asian [7.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in San Bernardino County
Estimated Total
White1,101,227
Some Other Race433,046
Multiracial269,441
African American174,169
Asian162,796
American Indian or Alaska Native23,371
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander7,021
Source: US Census Bureau