Waukesha Times

Of the 405,332 citizens living in Waukesha County in 2021, 96.4% said they were only one race, while 3.6% 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 Waukesha County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.9% or 364,396 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 3.8% and totaled 15,328 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Waukesha County is 0.8% lower 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 Waukesha County.

	Estimated Total
White	364,396
Asian	15,328
Multiracial	14,496
African American	6,464
Some Other Race	3,751
American Indian or Alaska Native	796
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	101

Source: US Census Bureau