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Of the 474,621 citizens living in Onondaga County in 2021, 94.7% said they were only one race, while 5.3% 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 Onondaga County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78% or 370,405 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 10.9% and totaled 51,851 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Onondaga County is 0.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 6%.

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 Onondaga County.

	Estimated Total
White	370,405
African American	51,851
Multiracial	25,265
Asian	18,469
Some Other Race	6,440
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,009
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	182

Source: US Census Bureau