South Sacramento Today

Of the 1,571,767 citizens living in Sacramento County in 2021, 89.4% said they were only one race, while 10.6% 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 Sacramento County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 52.1% or 818,588 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 16.9% and totaled 265,013 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sacramento County is 0.1% 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 Sacramento County.

	Estimated Total
White	818,588
Asian	265,013
Multiracial	167,369
African American	152,051
Some Other Race	140,428
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	17,855
American Indian or Alaska Native	10,463

Source: US Census Bureau