Akron Reporter

Of the 540,567 citizens living in Summit County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% 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 Summit County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.7% or 414,742 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14.3% and totaled 77,076 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Summit County is 0.2% 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 Summit County.

	Estimated Total
White	414,742
African American	77,076
Multiracial	24,103
Asian	20,403
Some Other Race	3,465
American Indian or Alaska Native	715
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	63

Source: US Census Bureau