Cornhusker State News

Of the 1,951,480 citizens living in Nebraska in 2021, 94.9% said they were only one race, while 5.1% 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 Nebraska who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.5% or 1,630,376 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 4.8% and totaled 93,358 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Nebraska 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 Nebraska.

	Estimated Total
White	1,630,376
Multiracial	100,214
African American	93,358
Some Other Race	60,041
Asian	48,379
American Indian or Alaska Native	17,937
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,175

Source: US Census Bureau