Elizabethtown Times

Of the 110,134 citizens living in Hardin County in 2021, 93.7% said they were only one race, while 6.3% 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 Hardin County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.1% or 85,984 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.8% and totaled 13,011 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hardin County is 2.8% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

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 Hardin County.

	Estimated Total
White	85,984
African American	13,011
Multiracial	6,959
Asian	2,105
Some Other Race	1,430
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	346
American Indian or Alaska Native	299

Source: US Census Bureau