Prairie State Wire

Of the 12,821,813 citizens living in Illinois in 2021, 94.2% said they were only one race, while 5.8% 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 Illinois who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.8% or 8,699,413 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 14.1% and totaled 1,804,013 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Illinois 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 Illinois.

	Estimated Total
White	8,699,413
African American	1,804,013
Some Other Race	795,980
Multiracial	749,100
Asian	725,482
American Indian or Alaska Native	42,714
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	5,111

Source: US Census Bureau