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Census Bureau: 5.7% of people in Riley County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 72,602 citizens living in Riley County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% 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 Riley County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81% or 58,797 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.2% and totaled 4,509 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Riley County is 0.4% 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 Riley County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Riley County
White [81%]African American [6.2%]Multiracial [5.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Riley County
Estimated Total
White58,797
African American4,509
Multiracial4,141
Asian3,414
Some Other Race999
American Indian or Alaska Native602
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander140
Source: US Census Bureau

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