USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau
USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Cameron County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.7% or 309,784 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Cameron County is 8.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.
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 Cameron County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 309,784 |
| Multiracial | 80,724 |
| Some Other Race | 23,399 |
| Asian | 2,861 |
| African American | 2,714 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 946 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 126 |
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