San Joaquin Times

Of the 771,406 citizens living in San Joaquin County in 2021, 83.3% said they were only one race, while 16.7% 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 San Joaquin County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 46.5% or 358,383 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 16.5% and totaled 127,533 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in San Joaquin County is 6% 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 San Joaquin County.

	Estimated Total
White	358,383
Multiracial	128,967
Asian	127,533
Some Other Race	91,957
African American	53,843
American Indian or Alaska Native	6,006
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	4,717

Source: US Census Bureau