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Census Bureau: 3.2% of people in Saline County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 23,869 citizens living in Saline County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Saline County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.8% or 22,145 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.7% and totaled 648 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Saline County is 2.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.8%.

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 Saline County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Saline County
White [92.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Saline County
Estimated Total
White22,145
Multiracial770
African American648
Asian160
Some Other Race78
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander48
American Indian or Alaska Native20
Source: US Census Bureau

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