McLean County Times

Of the 171,455 citizens living in McLean County in 2021, 96.4% said they were only one race, while 3.6% 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 McLean County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.9% or 140,405 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 8.3% and totaled 14,206 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in McLean County is 2.2% lower 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 McLean County.

	Estimated Total
White	140,405
African American	14,206
Asian	8,806
Multiracial	6,230
Some Other Race	1,512
American Indian or Alaska Native	272
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	24

Source: US Census Bureau