West Cleveland News

Of the 311,737 citizens living in Lorain County in 2021, 93.5% said they were only one race, while 6.5% 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 Lorain County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.6% or 257,617 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.8% and totaled 24,176 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lorain County is 2.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Lorain County.

	Estimated Total
White	257,617
African American	24,176
Multiracial	20,388
Some Other Race	4,895
Asian	3,811
American Indian or Alaska Native	819
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	31

Source: US Census Bureau