Census Bureau: 10.6% of people in Maricopa County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

By PHX Reporter

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 4,367,186 citizens living in Maricopa County in 2021, 89.4% said they were only one race, while 10.6% 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 Maricopa County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70.5% or 3,077,431 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Maricopa County is 0.2% higher 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 Maricopa County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Maricopa County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Maricopa County

	Estimated Total
White	3,077,431
Multiracial	461,198
Some Other Race	306,900
African American	245,636
Asian	184,645
American Indian or Alaska Native	82,202
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	9,174

Source: US Census Bureau

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