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Of the 5,265,398 citizens living in Cook County in 2021, 93% said they were only one race, while 7% 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 Cook County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 52% or 2,740,032 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 23% and totaled 1,211,240 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cook County is 1.2% 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 Cook County.

	Estimated Total
White	2,740,032
African American	1,211,240
Some Other Race	523,543
Asian	396,831
Multiracial	368,817
American Indian or Alaska Native	22,867
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	2,068

Source: US Census Bureau