McHenry Times

Of the 310,749 citizens living in McHenry County in 2021, 94.8% said they were only one race, while 5.2% 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 McHenry County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.7% or 275,551 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 2.7% and totaled 8,440 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in McHenry County is 0.6% 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 McHenry County.

	Estimated Total
White	275,551
Multiracial	16,113
Asian	8,440
Some Other Race	5,427
African American	4,737
American Indian or Alaska Native	476
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	5

Source: US Census Bureau