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Census Bureau: 11.1% of people in Finney County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 38,338 citizens living in Finney County in 2021, 88.9% said they were only one race, while 11.1% 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 Finney County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 71.9% or 27,572 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Finney County is 5% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.1%.

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 Finney County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Finney County
White [71.9%]Multiracial [11.1%]Some Other Race [8.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Finney County
Estimated Total
White27,572
Multiracial4,259
Some Other Race3,294
African American1,547
Asian1,519
American Indian or Alaska Native147
Source: US Census Bureau

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