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Of the 605,154 citizens living in Johnson County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% 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 Johnson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.4% or 504,478 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 5.3% and totaled 32,228 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Johnson County is 1.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.1%.

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 Johnson County.

	Estimated Total
White	504,478
Asian	32,228
African American	29,187
Multiracial	28,092
Some Other Race	9,604
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,381
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	184

Source: US Census Bureau