Lafayette Times

Of the 185,961 citizens living in Tippecanoe County in 2021, 95.9% said they were only one race, while 4.1% 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 Tippecanoe County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.3% or 147,472 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 7.9% and totaled 14,699 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Tippecanoe County is 0.2% 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 Tippecanoe County.

	Estimated Total
White	147,472
Asian	14,699
African American	10,711
Multiracial	7,586
Some Other Race	5,229
American Indian or Alaska Native	225
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	39

Source: US Census Bureau