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Census Bureau: 3.3% of people in Clark County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 34,655 citizens living in Clark County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% 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 Clark County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.7% or 32,819 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clark County is 1.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 [94.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Clark County
Estimated Total
White32,819
Multiracial1,132
Some Other Race286
African American247
Asian112
American Indian or Alaska Native58
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1
Source: US Census Bureau

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