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Census Bureau: 9.6% of people in Lampasas County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 21,443 citizens living in Lampasas County in 2021, 90.4% said they were only one race, while 9.6% 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 Lampasas County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.2% or 17,622 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.7% and totaled 792 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lampasas County is 1.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Lampasas County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lampasas County
White [82.2%]Multiracial [9.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lampasas County
Estimated Total
White17,622
Multiracial2,064
African American792
Some Other Race487
Asian288
American Indian or Alaska Native149
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander41
Source: US Census Bureau

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