East Hillsborough News

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.

	Estimated Total
White	915,469
African American	238,667
Multiracial	151,003
Some Other Race	73,035
Asian	60,815
American Indian or Alaska Native	4,130
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,240

Source: US Census Bureau