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Census Bureau: 1.5% of people in Clay County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 18,768 citizens living in Clay County in 2021, 98.5% said they were only one race, while 1.5% 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 Clay County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 60% or 11,259 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 38.4% and totaled 7,203 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clay County is 0.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 2.4%.

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 Clay County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Clay County
African American [60%]White [38.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Clay County
Estimated Total
African American11,259
White7,203
Multiracial278
American Indian or Alaska Native16
Asian12
Source: US Census Bureau

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