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Census Bureau: 12.5% of people in Ventura 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 845,255 citizens living in Ventura County in 2021, 87.5% said they were only one race, while 12.5% 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 Ventura County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70.1% or 592,773 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 7.3% and totaled 61,322 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ventura County is 1.8% 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 Ventura County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Ventura County
White [70.1%]Multiracial [12.5%]Asian [7.3%]Some Other Race [6.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Ventura County
Estimated Total
White592,773
Multiracial105,810
Asian61,322
Some Other Race58,603
African American15,486
American Indian or Alaska Native9,584
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1,677
Source: US Census Bureau

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