North Lake Times

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.

	Estimated Total
White	289,693
African American	39,451
Multiracial	27,768
Some Other Race	8,633
Asian	7,795
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,149
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	570

Source: US Census Bureau