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Of the 2,091,953 citizens living in Tarrant County in 2021, 91.4% said they were only one race, while 8.6% 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 Tarrant County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 59.5% or 1,245,396 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 17% and totaled 354,778 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Tarrant County is 2.3% 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 Tarrant County.

	Estimated Total
White	1,245,396
African American	354,778
Multiracial	179,633
Some Other Race	179,266
Asian	118,506
American Indian or Alaska Native	10,290
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	4,084

Source: US Census Bureau