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Of the 168,264 citizens living in Kenton County in 2021, 96.5% said they were only one race, while 3.5% 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 Kenton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.9% or 149,657 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.5% and totaled 7,571 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kenton County is the same as the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

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 Kenton County.

	Estimated Total
White	149,657
African American	7,571
Multiracial	5,922
Some Other Race	2,660
Asian	2,115
American Indian or Alaska Native	209
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	130

Source: US Census Bureau