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Of the 153,632 citizens living in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74.1% or 113,828 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Santa Fe County is 1.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 12.4%.

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 Santa Fe County.

	Estimated Total
White	113,828
Multiracial	16,340
Some Other Race	14,801
American Indian or Alaska Native	4,812
Asian	2,054
African American	1,513
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	284

Source: US Census Bureau