NW Ohio Times

Of the 37,026 citizens living in Williams County in 2021, 97.1% said they were only one race, while 2.9% 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 Williams County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.8% or 34,715 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Williams County is 1.4% 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 Williams County.

	Estimated Total
White	34,715
Multiracial	1,062
Some Other Race	515
African American	405
Asian	206
American Indian or Alaska Native	96
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	27

Source: US Census Bureau