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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Census Bureau: 4.3% of people in Wayne County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,789,781 citizens living in Wayne County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Wayne County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 51.7% or 925,806 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 37.8% and totaled 676,504 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wayne County is 0.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Wayne County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Wayne County
White [51.7%]African American [37.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [10.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Wayne County
Estimated Total
White925,806
African American676,504
Multiracial77,132
Asian61,485
Some Other Race42,469
American Indian or Alaska Native6,034
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander351
Source: US Census Bureau