Northwoods Reporter

Of the 16,356 citizens living in Burnett County in 2021, 96.3% said they were only one race, while 3.7% 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 Burnett County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.5% or 14,971 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 3.4% and totaled 550 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Burnett County is 0.7% 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 Burnett County.

	Estimated Total
White	14,971
Multiracial	611
American Indian or Alaska Native	550
African American	116
Asian	72
Some Other Race	32
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	4

Source: US Census Bureau