South Cuyahoga News

Of the 1,263,667 citizens living in Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 60.6% or 766,091 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 29.2% and totaled 368,390 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cuyahoga County is 0.7% 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 Cuyahoga County.

	Estimated Total
White	766,091
African American	368,390
Multiracial	62,873
Asian	39,527
Some Other Race	23,548
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,805
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	433

Source: US Census Bureau