Grand Canyon Times

Of the 7,079,203 citizens living in Arizona 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 Arizona who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70.4% or 4,985,729 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Arizona 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 Arizona.

	Estimated Total
White	4,985,729
Multiracial	735,021
Some Other Race	490,290
African American	318,827
American Indian or Alaska Native	300,862
Asian	234,495
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	13,979

Source: US Census Bureau