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Census Bureau: 4.5% of people in Clarke County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 128,195 citizens living in Clarke County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% 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 Clarke County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 60.6% or 77,664 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 27.8% and totaled 35,598 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clarke County is 0.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Clarke County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Clarke County
White [60.6%]African American [27.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [11.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Clarke County
Estimated Total
White77,664
African American35,598
Multiracial5,762
Asian4,983
Some Other Race3,982
American Indian or Alaska Native162
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander44
Source: US Census Bureau

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