Quantcast

Kings County Times

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Census Bureau: 12.1% of people in Kings County identified as multiracial in 2021

Webp davidziaya300x375editado

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

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.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Kings County
White [56.9%]Some Other Race [18.9%]Multiracial [12.1%]African American [6.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Kings County
Estimated Total
White86,371
Some Other Race28,637
Multiracial18,384
African American10,019
Asian5,868
American Indian or Alaska Native2,264
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander344
Source: US Census Bureau

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate