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Census Bureau: 0.6% of people in Sunflower 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 26,295 citizens living in Sunflower County in 2021, 99.4% said they were only one race, while 0.6% 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 Sunflower County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 75.6% or 19,867 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 23.5% and totaled 6,177 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sunflower County is 1.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 2.4%.

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 Sunflower County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sunflower County
African American [75.6%]White [23.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sunflower County
Estimated Total
African American19,867
White6,177
Multiracial153
American Indian or Alaska Native57
Some Other Race22
Asian19
Source: US Census Bureau

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