West OC Times

Of the 3,182,923 citizens living in Orange County in 2021, 90.5% said they were only one race, while 9.5% 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 Orange County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 53.6% or 1,707,592 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 21.3% and totaled 678,436 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Orange County is 1.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.7%.

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 Orange County.

	Estimated Total
White	1,707,592
Asian	678,436
Some Other Race	412,012
Multiracial	302,089
African American	55,075
American Indian or Alaska Native	18,581
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	9,138

Source: US Census Bureau