Illinois Valley Times

Of the 109,986 citizens living in LaSalle County in 2021, 96.3% said they were only one race, while 3.7% 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 LaSalle County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.5% or 98,393 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in LaSalle County is 2.1% 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 LaSalle County.

	Estimated Total
White	98,393
Multiracial	4,017
Some Other Race	3,475
African American	3,005
Asian	1,040
American Indian or Alaska Native	35
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	21

Source: US Census Bureau