Kane County Reporter

Of the 518,648 citizens living in Kane County in 2021, 91.4% said they were only one race, while 8.6% 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 Kane County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68.8% or 356,822 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kane County is 2.8% higher 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 Kane County.

	Estimated Total
White	356,822
Some Other Race	64,982
Multiracial	44,735
African American	27,863
Asian	20,688
American Indian or Alaska Native	3,179
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	379

Source: US Census Bureau