Wyandotte Times

Of the 168,333 citizens living in Wyandotte County in 2021, 91.3% said they were only one race, while 8.7% 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 Wyandotte County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 53.1% or 89,399 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 20.7% and totaled 34,823 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wyandotte County is 2.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.1%.

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 Wyandotte County.

	Estimated Total
White	89,399
African American	34,823
Some Other Race	19,416
Multiracial	14,642
Asian	8,566
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,229
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	258

Source: US Census Bureau