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Census Bureau: 16.9% of people in Seward County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 22,223 citizens living in Seward County in 2021, 83.1% said they were only one race, while 16.9% 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 Seward County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 52.9% or 11,748 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Seward County is 10.8% 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 Seward County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Seward County
White [52.9%]Some Other Race [23.8%]Multiracial [16.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Seward County
Estimated Total
White11,748
Some Other Race5,293
Multiracial3,754
African American593
Asian544
American Indian or Alaska Native256
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander35
Source: US Census Bureau

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