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Of the 58,711 citizens living in Kenai Peninsula Borough in 2021, 92.7% said they were only one race, while 7.3% 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.7% or 47,378 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 7.5% and totaled 4,385 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 2.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 Kenai Peninsula Borough.

	Estimated Total
White	47,378
American Indian or Alaska Native	4,385
Multiracial	4,286
Asian	1,060
Some Other Race	980
African American	409
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	213

Source: US Census Bureau