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Of the 206,583 citizens living in Champaign County in 2021, 95% said they were only one race, while 5% 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 Champaign County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70% or 144,522 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 13.1% and totaled 26,996 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Champaign County is 0.8% 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 Champaign County.

	Estimated Total
White	144,522
African American	26,996
Asian	22,204
Multiracial	10,296
Some Other Race	2,280
American Indian or Alaska Native	170
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	115

Source: US Census Bureau