Quantcast

South ABQ News

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Census Bureau: 15.4% of people in Valencia County identified as multiracial in 2021

Webp luiscano1500x1875editado

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 75,992 citizens living in Valencia County in 2021, 84.6% said they were only one race, while 15.4% 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 Valencia County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68.7% or 52,184 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Valencia County is 3% higher than the state average, which stands at 12.4%.

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 Valencia County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Valencia County
White [68.7%]Multiracial [15.4%]Some Other Race [8.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Valencia County
Estimated Total
White52,184
Multiracial11,734
Some Other Race6,559
American Indian or Alaska Native3,155
African American1,191
Asian1,169
Source: US Census Bureau

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate