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Census Bureau: 3.1% of people in Winnebago County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 171,304 citizens living in Winnebago County in 2021, 96.9% said they were only one race, while 3.1% 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 Winnebago County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.8% or 153,873 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 3% and totaled 5,100 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Winnebago County is 1.3% 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 Winnebago County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Winnebago County
White [89.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [10.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Winnebago County
Estimated Total
White153,873
Multiracial5,320
Asian5,100
African American4,460
Some Other Race1,726
American Indian or Alaska Native650
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander175
Source: US Census Bureau

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