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Census Bureau: 3.7% of people in Sheboygan 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 117,528 citizens living in Sheboygan County in 2021, 96.3% said they were only one race, while 3.7% 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 Sheboygan County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.3% or 101,458 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 6% and totaled 7,015 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sheboygan County is 0.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Sheboygan County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sheboygan County
White [86.3%]Asian [6%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sheboygan County
Estimated Total
White101,458
Asian7,015
Multiracial4,389
African American2,468
Some Other Race1,942
American Indian or Alaska Native252
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4
Source: US Census Bureau