Clay County Times

Of the 216,308 citizens living in Clay County in 2021, 92.7% said they were only one race, while 7.3% 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 75.2% or 162,749 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11% and totaled 23,819 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clay County is 2.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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.

	Estimated Total
White	162,749
African American	23,819
Multiracial	15,852
Some Other Race	7,259
Asian	6,263
American Indian or Alaska Native	320
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	46

Source: US Census Bureau