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Census Bureau: 5.8% of people in Kings 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 2,712,360 citizens living in Kings County in 2021, 94.2% said they were only one race, while 5.8% 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 Kings County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 42.1% or 1,141,959 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 30.5% and totaled 826,199 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kings County is 0.2% 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 Kings County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Kings County
White [42.1%]African American [30.5%]Asian [11.8%]Some Other Race [9.3%]Multiracial [5.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Kings County
Estimated Total
White1,141,959
African American826,199
Asian320,620
Some Other Race252,215
Multiracial157,825
American Indian or Alaska Native12,088
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1,454
Source: US Census Bureau

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