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Census Bureau: 7.4% of people in Kingfisher County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 15,272 citizens living in Kingfisher County in 2021, 92.6% said they were only one race, while 7.4% 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 Kingfisher County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.2% or 13,018 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kingfisher County is 2.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 Kingfisher County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Kingfisher County
White [85.2%]Multiracial [7.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Kingfisher County
Estimated Total
White13,018
Multiracial1,136
Some Other Race471
Asian288
American Indian or Alaska Native256
African American66
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander37
Source: US Census Bureau

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