Sangamon Sun

Of the 196,759 citizens living in Sangamon County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% 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 Sangamon County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.6% or 158,534 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 12.7% and totaled 25,084 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sangamon County is 1.8% 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 Sangamon County.

	Estimated Total
White	158,534
African American	25,084
Multiracial	7,779
Asian	4,212
Some Other Race	939
American Indian or Alaska Native	171
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	40

Source: US Census Bureau