Golden State Today

Of the 39,455,353 citizens living in California in 2021, 89.3% said they were only one race, while 10.7% 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 California who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 52.1% or 20,553,732 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in California is higher than the national average, which stands at 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 article 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 California.

	Estimated Total
White	20,553,732
Some Other Race	6,036,865
Asian	5,887,396
Multiracial	4,235,217
African American	2,233,258
American Indian or Alaska Native	360,607
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	148,278

Source: US Census Bureau