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Census Bureau: 3.5% of people in Clay County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 6,104 citizens living in Clay County in 2021, 96.5% said they were only one race, while 3.5% 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 white, comprising 92.9% or 5,669 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clay County is 1.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.1%.

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
White [92.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Clay County
Estimated Total
White5,669
Multiracial216
Some Other Race143
American Indian or Alaska Native49
African American25
Asian2
Source: US Census Bureau

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Village of Glenvil• Village of Ong• Village of Deweese• Inland• City of Harvard• City of Edgar• City of Sutton• City of Fairfield• Village of Saronville• City of Clay Center

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