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Of the 4,697,957 citizens living in Harris County in 2021, 88.7% said they were only one race, while 11.3% 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 Harris County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 52% or 2,443,521 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 18.9% and totaled 888,826 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Harris County is 0.4% 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 Harris County.

	Estimated Total
White	2,443,521
African American	888,826
Multiracial	529,237
Some Other Race	479,518
Asian	330,239
American Indian or Alaska Native	23,731
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	2,885

Source: US Census Bureau