Scranton Reporter

Of the 215,529 citizens living in Lackawanna County in 2021, 94.8% said they were only one race, while 5.2% 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 Lackawanna County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.6% or 188,746 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 2.9% and totaled 6,231 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lackawanna County is 0.9% 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 Lackawanna County.

	Estimated Total
White	188,746
Multiracial	11,234
Asian	6,231
African American	5,789
Some Other Race	3,249
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	149
American Indian or Alaska Native	131

Source: US Census Bureau