Shenango Valley News

Of the 111,216 citizens living in Mercer County in 2021, 97.2% said they were only one race, while 2.8% 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 Mercer County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.9% or 99,987 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6% and totaled 6,678 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Mercer County is 1.5% 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 Mercer County.

	Estimated Total
White	99,987
African American	6,678
Multiracial	3,139
Asian	664
Some Other Race	602
American Indian or Alaska Native	126
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	20

Source: US Census Bureau