Of the 151,887 citizens living in Kings County in 2021, 87.9% said they were only one race, while 12.1% 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 Kings County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 56.9% or 86,371 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Kings County is 1.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.7%.
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.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 86,371 |
| Some Other Race | 28,637 |
| Multiracial | 18,384 |
| African American | 10,019 |
| Asian | 5,868 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2,264 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 344 |
Source: US Census Bureau
