Madison Reporter

Of the 555,474 citizens living in Dane County in 2021, 94.5% said they were only one race, while 5.5% 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 Dane County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.6% or 453,311 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 6% and totaled 33,320 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dane County is 1.1% higher 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 Dane County.

	Estimated Total
White	453,311
Asian	33,320
Multiracial	30,823
African American	28,123
Some Other Race	8,104
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,407
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	386

Source: US Census Bureau