Mercer Times

Of the 384,951 citizens living in Mercer County in 2021, 94.5% said they were only one race, while 5.5% 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 57.4% or 220,833 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 20.1% and totaled 77,228 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Mercer County is 1.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.7%.

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	220,833
African American	77,228
Asian	45,418
Multiracial	20,983
Some Other Race	19,522
American Indian or Alaska Native	849
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	118

Source: US Census Bureau