Little Apple Times

Of the 36,514 citizens living in Geary County in 2021, 89.4% said they were only one race, while 10.6% 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 Geary County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 63.1% or 23,040 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 17.5% and totaled 6,404 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Geary County is 4.5% higher 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 Geary County.

	Estimated Total
White	23,040
African American	6,404
Multiracial	3,862
Some Other Race	1,459
Asian	1,136
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	382
American Indian or Alaska Native	231

Source: US Census Bureau