Census Bureau: 4.9% of people in Walworth County identified as multiracial in 2021

Census Bureau: 4.9% of people in Walworth County identified as multiracial in 2021
USCB Director Roberto L. Santos — United States Census Bureau
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Of the 105,945 citizens living in Walworth County in 2021, 95.1% said they were only one race, while 4.9% 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 Walworth County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.9% or 95,273 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Walworth County is 0.5% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Walworth County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Walworth County
Racial Makeup of Citizens in Walworth County
Estimated Total
White 95,273
Multiracial 5,159
Some Other Race 3,464
African American 852
Asian 769
American Indian or Alaska Native 365
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 63

Source: US Census Bureau



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