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Census Bureau: 3.3% of people in Wright County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 139,890 citizens living in Wright County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% 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 Wright County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.4% or 129,222 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.7% and totaled 2,324 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wright County is 1.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Wright County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Wright County
White [92.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Wright County
Estimated Total
White129,222
Multiracial4,584
African American2,324
Some Other Race1,749
Asian1,626
American Indian or Alaska Native379
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander6
Source: US Census Bureau