East San Diego News

Of the 3,296,317 citizens living in San Diego County in 2021, 88.1% said they were only one race, while 11.9% 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 San Diego County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62% or 2,043,229 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 12% and totaled 394,259 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in San Diego County is 1.2% higher 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 San Diego County.

	Estimated Total
White	2,043,229
Asian	394,259
Multiracial	391,389
Some Other Race	265,855
African American	161,630
American Indian or Alaska Native	26,355
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	13,600

Source: US Census Bureau