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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Census Bureau: 10.9% 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 2,231,147 citizens living in Clark County in 2021, 89.1% said they were only one race, while 10.9% 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 53.1% or 1,184,227 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clark County is 0.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.3%.

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 [53.1%]Some Other Race [12.3%]African American [12%]Multiracial [10.9%]Asian [10%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Clark County
Estimated Total
White1,184,227
Some Other Race274,862
African American266,651
Multiracial243,584
Asian223,141
American Indian or Alaska Native20,879
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander17,803
Source: US Census Bureau

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