Monterey Times

Of the 438,953 citizens living in Monterey County in 2021, 91.2% said they were only one race, while 8.8% 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 Monterey County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 43.3% or 190,148 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Monterey County is 1.9% 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 Monterey County.

	Estimated Total
White	190,148
Some Other Race	168,628
Multiracial	38,412
Asian	25,620
African American	10,938
American Indian or Alaska Native	3,184
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	2,023

Source: US Census Bureau