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Census Bureau: 0.7% of people in Wayne 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 16,250 citizens living in Wayne County in 2021, 99.3% said they were only one race, while 0.7% 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 96.5% or 15,685 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wayne County is 5.1% 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 Wayne County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Wayne County
Estimated Total
White15,685
Some Other Race199
African American183
Multiracial118
Asian51
American Indian or Alaska Native14
Source: US Census Bureau

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