Waco Reporter

Of the 35,686 citizens living in Hill County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 Hill County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.2% or 29,351 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.2% and totaled 2,228 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hill County is 6.2% 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 Hill County.

	Estimated Total
White	29,351
African American	2,228
Some Other Race	1,836
Multiracial	1,685
Asian	289
American Indian or Alaska Native	250
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	47

Source: US Census Bureau