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Census Bureau: 2.3% of people in Door County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 29,713 citizens living in Door County in 2021, 97.7% said they were only one race, while 2.3% 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 Door County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.4% or 28,055 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Door County is 2.1% 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 Door County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Door County
White [94.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Door County
Estimated Total
White28,055
Multiracial672
Some Other Race465
American Indian or Alaska Native294
African American139
Asian88
Source: US Census Bureau

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