Wine Country Times

Of the 492,498 citizens living in Sonoma County in 2021, 90.9% said they were only one race, while 9.1% 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 Sonoma County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70.4% or 346,482 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sonoma County is 1.6% 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 Sonoma County.

	Estimated Total
White	346,482
Some Other Race	64,953
Multiracial	44,801
Asian	21,613
African American	7,737
American Indian or Alaska Native	5,272
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,640

Source: US Census Bureau