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Monday, October 7, 2024

Census Bureau: 4.9% of people in Walworth 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 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
White [89.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [10.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Walworth County
Estimated Total
White95,273
Multiracial5,159
Some Other Race3,464
African American852
Asian769
American Indian or Alaska Native365
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander63
Source: US Census Bureau

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