Mid City Times

Of the 2,604,722 citizens living in Dallas County in 2021, 90.2% said they were only one race, while 9.8% 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 Dallas County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 51.8% or 1,348,117 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 22.5% and totaled 586,142 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dallas County is 1.1% 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 Dallas County.

	Estimated Total
White	1,348,117
African American	586,142
Multiracial	254,262
Some Other Race	229,174
Asian	171,844
American Indian or Alaska Native	14,247
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	936

Source: US Census Bureau