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Census Bureau: 2.4% of people in Wayne 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 16,350 citizens living in Wayne County in 2021, 97.6% said they were only one race, while 2.4% 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 Wayne County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.5% or 14,796 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.8% and totaled 955 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wayne County is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.8%.

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 Wayne County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Wayne County
White [90.5%]African American [5.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Wayne County
Estimated Total
White14,796
African American955
Multiracial399
Some Other Race99
Asian63
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander27
American Indian or Alaska Native11
Source: US Census Bureau

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