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Census Bureau: 6.8% of people in Chase County identified as multiracial in 2021

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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 3,694 citizens living in Chase County in 2021, 93.2% said they were only one race, while 6.8% 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 Chase County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90% or 3,326 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 2.1% and totaled 78 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Chase County is 1.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.1%.

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 Chase County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Chase County
White [90%]Multiracial [6.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Chase County
Estimated Total
White3,326
Multiracial253
Asian78
American Indian or Alaska Native16
African American12
Some Other Race9
Source: US Census Bureau

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