East Stark News

Of the 374,712 citizens living in Stark County in 2021, 95.6% said they were only one race, while 4.4% 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 Stark County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.6% or 324,684 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.3% and totaled 27,440 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Stark County is 0.1% higher 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 Stark County.

	Estimated Total
White	324,684
African American	27,440
Multiracial	16,472
Asian	3,271
Some Other Race	2,341
American Indian or Alaska Native	470
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	34

Source: US Census Bureau