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Census Bureau: 2% of people in Wheatland 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 2,082 citizens living in Wheatland County in 2021, 98% said they were only one race, while 2% 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 Wheatland County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.3% or 1,984 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 1.7% and totaled 35 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wheatland County is 2.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.5%.

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 Wheatland County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Wheatland County
Estimated Total
White1,984
Multiracial41
American Indian or Alaska Native35
African American11
Asian11
Source: US Census Bureau

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