Illinois Valley Times

Of the 52,364 citizens living in Grundy County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% 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 Grundy County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.6% or 47,962 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Grundy County is 1.8% 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 Grundy County.

	Estimated Total
White	47,962
Multiracial	2,071
Some Other Race	1,217
African American	667
Asian	389
American Indian or Alaska Native	32
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	26

Source: US Census Bureau