Youngstown Times

Of the 102,331 citizens living in Columbiana County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 Columbiana County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94% or 96,219 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.1% and totaled 2,198 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Columbiana County is 1.6% lower 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 Columbiana County.

	Estimated Total
White	96,219
Multiracial	2,735
African American	2,198
Some Other Race	632
Asian	429
American Indian or Alaska Native	109
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	9

Source: US Census Bureau