SLO Reporter

Of the 282,771 citizens living in San Luis Obispo County in 2021, 90.4% said they were only one race, while 9.6% 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 San Luis Obispo County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.9% or 225,822 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in San Luis Obispo County is 1.1% 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 San Luis Obispo County.

	Estimated Total
White	225,822
Multiracial	27,064
Some Other Race	12,831
Asian	10,137
African American	4,237
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,371
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	309

Source: US Census Bureau