Racine Sun

Of the 197,379 citizens living in Racine County in 2021, 93.7% said they were only one race, while 6.3% 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 Racine County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.8% or 153,515 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.4% and totaled 22,598 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Racine County is 1.9% higher 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 Racine County.

	Estimated Total
White	153,515
African American	22,598
Multiracial	12,456
Some Other Race	5,159
Asian	2,544
American Indian or Alaska Native	926
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	181

Source: US Census Bureau