Tulare Times

Of the 470,999 citizens living in Tulare County in 2021, 86.3% said they were only one race, while 13.7% 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 Tulare County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 59.3% or 279,500 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Tulare County is 3% 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 Tulare County.

	Estimated Total
White	279,500
Some Other Race	95,442
Multiracial	64,607
Asian	17,195
African American	7,835
American Indian or Alaska Native	5,675
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	745

Source: US Census Bureau