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Of the 5,871,661 citizens living in Wisconsin in 2021, 95.6% said they were only one race, while 4.4% 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 Wisconsin who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.3% or 4,894,019 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 6.3% and totaled 372,439 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wisconsin is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 Wisconsin.

	Estimated Total
White	4,894,019
African American	372,439
Multiracial	259,477
Asian	166,670
Some Other Race	130,363
American Indian or Alaska Native	45,831
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	2,862

Source: US Census Bureau