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Census Bureau: 7.4% of people in Wichita County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 2,150 citizens living in Wichita County in 2021, 92.6% said they were only one race, while 7.4% 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 Wichita County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.3% or 1,792 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wichita County is 1.3% 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 Wichita County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Wichita County
White [83.3%]Multiracial [7.4%]Some Other Race [7.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Wichita County
Estimated Total
White1,792
Multiracial160
Some Other Race153
American Indian or Alaska Native17
African American16
Asian12
Source: US Census Bureau

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