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Of the 353,594 citizens living in Nueces County in 2021, 81.8% said they were only one race, while 18.2% 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 Nueces County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72.3% or 255,546 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.6% and totaled 12,871 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Nueces County is 7.3% higher 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 Nueces County.

	Estimated Total
White	255,546
Multiracial	64,258
African American	12,871
Some Other Race	12,344
Asian	7,558
American Indian or Alaska Native	911
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	106

Source: US Census Bureau