Buckeye Reporter

Of the 11,769,923 citizens living in Ohio in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Ohio who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.6% or 9,374,538 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 12.3% and totaled 1,452,530 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ohio is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 Ohio.

	Estimated Total
White	9,374,538
African American	1,452,530
Multiracial	502,392
Asian	276,828
Some Other Race	141,320
American Indian or Alaska Native	18,416
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	3,899

Source: US Census Bureau