Tuscarawas News

Of the 93,025 citizens living in Tuscarawas County in 2021, 97.7% said they were only one race, while 2.3% 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 Tuscarawas County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96% or 89,283 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 0.9% and totaled 883 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Tuscarawas County is 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 Tuscarawas County.

	Estimated Total
White	89,283
Multiracial	2,140
African American	883
Asian	331
Some Other Race	288
American Indian or Alaska Native	100

Source: US Census Bureau