Dupage Policy Journal

Of the 934,094 citizens living in DuPage County in 2021, 94% said they were only one race, while 6% 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 DuPage County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72.6% or 677,738 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 12.3% and totaled 114,491 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in DuPage County is 0.2% higher 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 DuPage County.

	Estimated Total
White	677,738
Asian	114,491
Multiracial	56,043
African American	45,922
Some Other Race	37,323
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,202
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	375

Source: US Census Bureau