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Friday, January 10, 2025

Census Bureau: 4.8% of people in Clark County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 120,185 citizens living in Clark County in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% 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 Clark County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.9% or 103,249 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.8% and totaled 8,139 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clark County is 0.5% 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 Clark County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Clark County
White [85.9%]African American [6.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Clark County
Estimated Total
White103,249
African American8,139
Multiracial5,807
Some Other Race1,606
Asian1,137
American Indian or Alaska Native232
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander15
Source: US Census Bureau

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