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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Census Bureau: 10.5% of people in Hillsborough 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 1,444,359 citizens living in Hillsborough County in 2021, 89.5% said they were only one race, while 10.5% 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 Hillsborough County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 63.4% or 915,469 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 16.5% and totaled 238,667 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hillsborough County is 1.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Hillsborough County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hillsborough County
White [63.4%]African American [16.5%]Multiracial [10.5%]Some Other Race [5.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hillsborough County
Estimated Total
White915,469
African American238,667
Multiracial151,003
Some Other Race73,035
Asian60,815
American Indian or Alaska Native4,130
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1,240
Source: US Census Bureau

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