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Of the 885,012 citizens living in Denton County in 2021, 91.7% said they were only one race, while 8.3% 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 Denton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68.2% or 603,389 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 10.3% and totaled 90,834 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Denton County is 2.6% lower 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 Denton County.

	Estimated Total
White	603,389
African American	90,834
Asian	83,987
Multiracial	73,598
Some Other Race	27,797
American Indian or Alaska Native	4,616
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	791

Source: US Census Bureau