Youngstown Times

Of the 229,044 citizens living in Mahoning County in 2021, 94.9% said they were only one race, while 5.1% 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 Mahoning County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.3% or 177,163 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14.5% and totaled 33,257 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Mahoning County is 0.8% 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 Mahoning County.

	Estimated Total
White	177,163
African American	33,257
Multiracial	11,659
Some Other Race	4,184
Asian	2,292
American Indian or Alaska Native	440
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	49

Source: US Census Bureau