Portage Times

Of the 161,897 citizens living in Portage 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 Portage County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.1% or 144,293 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.4% and totaled 7,048 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Portage County is 0.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Portage County.

	Estimated Total
White	144,293
African American	7,048
Multiracial	6,555
Asian	2,975
Some Other Race	808
American Indian or Alaska Native	142
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	76

Source: US Census Bureau