Kenosha Reporter

Of the 168,743 citizens living in Kenosha County in 2021, 92.6% said they were only one race, while 7.4% 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 Kenosha County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.7% or 136,175 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.7% and totaled 11,313 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kenosha County is 3% higher 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 Kenosha County.

	Estimated Total
White	136,175
Multiracial	12,432
African American	11,313
Some Other Race	4,917
Asian	2,999
American Indian or Alaska Native	714
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	193

Source: US Census Bureau