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Of the 182,439 citizens living in Peoria County in 2021, 95% said they were only one race, while 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 Peoria County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 71.2% or 129,973 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 17.6% and totaled 32,177 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Peoria County is 0.8% lower 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 Peoria County.

	Estimated Total
White	129,973
African American	32,177
Multiracial	9,074
Asian	7,896
Some Other Race	2,976
American Indian or Alaska Native	328
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	15

Source: US Census Bureau