NW Missouri Times

Of the 6,231 citizens living in Gentry County in 2021, 98.8% said they were only one race, while 1.2% 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 Gentry County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.3% or 6,003 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gentry County is 3.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Gentry County.

	Estimated Total
White	6,003
Multiracial	74
Some Other Race	53
Asian	39
American Indian or Alaska Native	37
African American	18
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	7

Source: US Census Bureau