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Of the 74,953 citizens living in Vermilion County in 2021, 97% said they were only one race, while 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 Vermilion County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81% or 60,737 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14.4% and totaled 10,764 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Vermilion County is 2.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.8%.

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 Vermilion County.

	Estimated Total
White	60,737
African American	10,764
Multiracial	2,215
Asian	701
Some Other Race	441
American Indian or Alaska Native	75
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	20

Source: US Census Bureau