Erie County Times

Of the 271,903 citizens living in Erie County in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% 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 Erie County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.8% or 230,458 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.9% and totaled 18,886 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Erie County is 0.5% 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 Erie County.

	Estimated Total
White	230,458
African American	18,886
Multiracial	13,016
Asian	5,081
Some Other Race	3,894
American Indian or Alaska Native	511
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	57

Source: US Census Bureau