SE LA Times

Of the 10,019,635 citizens living in Los Angeles County in 2021, 89.6% said they were only one race, while 10.4% 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 Los Angeles County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 43.7% or 4,382,079 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Los Angeles County is 0.3% lower 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 Los Angeles County.

	Estimated Total
White	4,382,079
Some Other Race	2,201,939
Asian	1,478,561
Multiracial	1,038,136
African American	795,213
American Indian or Alaska Native	99,324
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	24,383

Source: US Census Bureau