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Census Bureau: 5.5% of people in Reno County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 62,071 citizens living in Reno County in 2021, 94.5% said they were only one race, while 5.5% 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 Reno County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.9% or 55,167 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.4% and totaled 1,511 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Reno County is 0.6% 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 Reno County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Reno County
White [88.9%]Multiracial [5.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Reno County
Estimated Total
White55,167
Multiracial3,437
African American1,511
Some Other Race932
American Indian or Alaska Native617
Asian369
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander38
Source: US Census Bureau

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