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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Census Bureau: 7.4% of people in Lake County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 375,059 citizens living in Lake County in 2021, 92.6% said they were only one race, while 7.4% 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 Lake County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.2% or 289,693 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 10.5% and totaled 39,451 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lake County is 2% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Lake County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lake County
White [77.2%]African American [10.5%]Multiracial [7.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lake County
Estimated Total
White289,693
African American39,451
Multiracial27,768
Some Other Race8,633
Asian7,795
American Indian or Alaska Native1,149
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander570
Source: US Census Bureau

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