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Census Bureau: 8.1% of people in Sedgwick County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Of the 2,459 citizens living in Sedgwick County in 2021, 91.9% said they were only one race, while 8.1% 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 Sedgwick County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.8% or 2,110 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sedgwick County is 0.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 8.4%.

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 Sedgwick County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sedgwick County
White [85.8%]Multiracial [8.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sedgwick County
Estimated Total
White2,110
Multiracial198
Some Other Race103
Asian20
African American15
American Indian or Alaska Native13
Source: US Census Bureau

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