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Census Bureau: 7.3% of people in Kent County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 632 citizens living in Kent County in 2021, 92.7% said they were only one race, while 7.3% 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 85.1% or 538 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kent County is 3.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 [85.1%]Multiracial [7.3%]Some Other Race [6.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Kent County
Estimated Total
White538
Multiracial46
Some Other Race41
African American7
Source: US Census Bureau

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