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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Census Bureau: 6.4% of people in Kent County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 180,078 citizens living in Kent County in 2021, 93.6% said they were only one race, while 6.4% 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 Kent County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 63.6% or 114,515 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 25.7% and totaled 46,339 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kent County is 1.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 5%.

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 Kent County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Kent County
White [63.6%]African American [25.7%]Multiracial [6.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Kent County
Estimated Total
White114,515
African American46,339
Multiracial11,605
Asian3,764
Some Other Race2,834
American Indian or Alaska Native967
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander54
Source: US Census Bureau