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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Census Bureau: 3.1% of people in Clinton 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 42,046 citizens living in Clinton County in 2021, 96.9% said they were only one race, while 3.1% 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 Clinton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.6% or 39,364 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.7% and totaled 726 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clinton County is 1.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Clinton County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Clinton County
White [93.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Clinton County
Estimated Total
White39,364
Multiracial1,311
African American726
Some Other Race348
Asian295
American Indian or Alaska Native2
Source: US Census Bureau