Lake County Gazette

Of the 714,484 citizens living in Lake County in 2021, 93% said they were only one race, while 7% 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 Lake County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.9% or 499,259 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 8.2% and totaled 58,802 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lake County is 1.2% 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 Lake County.

	Estimated Total
White	499,259
Asian	58,802
Some Other Race	53,828
Multiracial	50,209
African American	48,075
American Indian or Alaska Native	3,887
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	424

Source: US Census Bureau