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

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

By Nortex Times

Dec 1, 2023

Of the 10,236 citizens living in Clay 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 Clay County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.8% or 9,502 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 0.9% and totaled 95 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clay County is 6.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Clay County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Clay County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Clay County

	Estimated Total
White	9,502
Multiracial	487
Asian	95
American Indian or Alaska Native	94
African American	37
Some Other Race	14
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	7

Source: US Census Bureau

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