Kent County Times

Of the 169,345 citizens living in Kent County in 2021, 96.2% said they were only one race, while 3.8% 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 Kent County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89% or 150,797 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 3% and totaled 5,154 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kent County is 2.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.6%.

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 Kent County.

	Estimated Total
White	150,797
Multiracial	6,445
Asian	5,154
African American	3,378
Some Other Race	3,093
American Indian or Alaska Native	451
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	27

Source: US Census Bureau