Census Bureau: 10.6% of people in Lyon County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

By EC Kansas News

Nov 10, 2023

Of the 32,318 citizens living in Lyon County in 2021, 89.4% said they were only one race, while 10.6% 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 Lyon County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83% or 26,810 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lyon County is 4.5% 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 Lyon County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lyon County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lyon County

	Estimated Total
White	26,810
Multiracial	3,423
Some Other Race	730
African American	599
Asian	568
American Indian or Alaska Native	188

Source: US Census Bureau

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