Fresno Leader

Of the 1,003,150 citizens living in Fresno County in 2021, 86.7% said they were only one race, while 13.3% 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 Fresno County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 54.3% or 544,633 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fresno County is 2.6% 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 Fresno County.

	Estimated Total
White	544,633
Some Other Race	159,057
Multiracial	133,490
Asian	106,953
African American	45,282
American Indian or Alaska Native	12,048
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,687

Source: US Census Bureau