Butler County News

Of the 192,561 citizens living in Butler 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 Butler County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.9% or 182,771 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 1.3% and totaled 2,591 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Butler 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 Butler County.

	Estimated Total
White	182,771
Multiracial	4,421
Asian	2,591
African American	1,898
Some Other Race	784
American Indian or Alaska Native	65
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	31

Source: US Census Bureau