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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Census Bureau: 2.8% of people in Oconto 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 38,691 citizens living in Oconto County in 2021, 97.2% said they were only one race, while 2.8% 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 Oconto County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.2% or 36,844 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 1.2% and totaled 467 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Oconto County is 1.6% 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 Oconto County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Oconto County
Estimated Total
White36,844
Multiracial1,066
American Indian or Alaska Native467
African American139
Asian134
Some Other Race41
Source: US Census Bureau