South Pima News

Of the 1,035,063 citizens living in Pima County in 2021, 88.8% said they were only one race, while 11.2% 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 Pima County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.6% or 720,319 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pima County is 0.8% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.4%.

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 Pima County.

	Estimated Total
White	720,319
Multiracial	115,903
Some Other Race	94,938
American Indian or Alaska Native	37,296
African American	35,638
Asian	29,420
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,549

Source: US Census Bureau