Clay Reporter

Of the 250,134 citizens living in Clay County in 2021, 93.8% said they were only one race, while 6.2% 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 82.7% or 206,761 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.3% and totaled 15,652 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clay County is 1.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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.

	Estimated Total
White	206,761
African American	15,652
Multiracial	15,420
Asian	5,345
Some Other Race	5,322
American Indian or Alaska Native	951
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	683

Source: US Census Bureau