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Census Bureau: 9.3% of people in Kendall County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 43,842 citizens living in Kendall County in 2021, 90.7% said they were only one race, while 9.3% 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 Kendall County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.9% or 36,353 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kendall County is 1.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Kendall County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Kendall County
White [82.9%]Multiracial [9.3%]Some Other Race [5.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Kendall County
Estimated Total
White36,353
Multiracial4,094
Some Other Race2,451
Asian457
American Indian or Alaska Native223
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander141
African American123
Source: US Census Bureau

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