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Census Bureau: 9.8% of people in Pinal County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 420,625 citizens living in Pinal County in 2021, 90.2% said they were only one race, while 9.8% 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 Pinal County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.1% or 307,365 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pinal County is 0.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.4%.

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 Pinal County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Pinal County
White [73.1%]Multiracial [9.8%]Some Other Race [6%]Ethnicities < 5% [11.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Pinal County
Estimated Total
White307,365
Multiracial41,161
Some Other Race25,190
American Indian or Alaska Native19,701
African American19,398
Asian6,339
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1,471
Source: US Census Bureau