St. Charles Times

Of the 402,377 citizens living in St. Charles County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 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 St. Charles County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.7% or 352,890 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.6% and totaled 18,583 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in St. Charles County is 0.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 St. Charles County.

	Estimated Total
White	352,890
African American	18,583
Multiracial	16,169
Asian	10,806
Some Other Race	3,469
American Indian or Alaska Native	332
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	128

Source: US Census Bureau