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Census Bureau: 2.2% of people in Waupaca 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 51,769 citizens living in Waupaca County in 2021, 97.8% said they were only one race, while 2.2% 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 Waupaca County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.9% or 49,150 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Waupaca County is 2.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Waupaca County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Waupaca County
White [94.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Waupaca County
Estimated Total
White49,150
Multiracial1,134
Some Other Race667
African American385
Asian255
American Indian or Alaska Native166
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander12
Source: US Census Bureau