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Census Bureau: 2.8% of people in Wyoming 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 40,679 citizens living in Wyoming County in 2021, 97.2% said they were only one race, while 2.8% 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 Wyoming County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.2% or 36,711 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.2% and totaled 1,706 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wyoming County is 3.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 6%.

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 Wyoming County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Wyoming County
White [90.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Wyoming County
Estimated Total
White36,711
African American1,706
Multiracial1,137
Some Other Race772
Asian265
American Indian or Alaska Native88
Source: US Census Bureau

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