Census Bureau: 8.5% of people in King County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

By Seattle City Wire

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 2,240,876 citizens living in King County in 2021, 91.5% said they were only one race, while 8.5% 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 King County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 60.5% or 1,356,265 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 18.8% and totaled 420,434 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in King County is 0.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

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 King County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in King County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in King County

	Estimated Total
White	1,356,265
Asian	420,434
Multiracial	191,224
African American	144,474
Some Other Race	98,422
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	16,370
American Indian or Alaska Native	13,687

Source: US Census Bureau

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