Luzerne Times

Of the 324,825 citizens living in Luzerne County in 2021, 95% said they were only one race, while 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 Luzerne County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.2% or 270,201 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.3% and totaled 17,111 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Luzerne County is 0.7% higher 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 Luzerne County.

	Estimated Total
White	270,201
African American	17,111
Some Other Race	16,777
Multiracial	16,317
Asian	3,752
American Indian or Alaska Native	358
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	309

Source: US Census Bureau