Will County Gazette

Of the 696,403 citizens living in Will County in 2021, 93.9% said they were only one race, while 6.1% 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 Will County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70% or 487,812 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.4% and totaled 79,621 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Will County is 0.3% higher 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 Will County.

	Estimated Total
White	487,812
African American	79,621
Some Other Race	43,346
Multiracial	42,773
Asian	39,763
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,948
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	140

Source: US Census Bureau