NW Ohio Times

Of the 18,858 citizens living in Paulding County in 2021, 95.9% said they were only one race, while 4.1% 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 Paulding County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.9% or 17,717 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Paulding County is 0.2% 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 Paulding County.

	Estimated Total
White	17,717
Multiracial	774
Some Other Race	192
African American	84
Asian	51
American Indian or Alaska Native	31
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	9

Source: US Census Bureau