Census Bureau: 2.6% of people in McPherson County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

By Hutch Today

Nov 10, 2023

Of the 30,059 citizens living in McPherson County in 2021, 97.4% said they were only one race, while 2.6% 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 McPherson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.8% or 28,508 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.4% and totaled 423 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in McPherson County is 3.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.1%.

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 McPherson County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in McPherson County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in McPherson County

	Estimated Total
White	28,508
Multiracial	776
African American	423
Asian	222
Some Other Race	76
American Indian or Alaska Native	54

Source: US Census Bureau

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