Census Bureau: 2.3% of people in Clayton County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

By NE Iowa News

Nov 17, 2023

Of the 17,173 citizens living in Clayton County in 2021, 97.7% said they were only one race, while 2.3% 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 Clayton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.6% or 16,594 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clayton County is 1.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.

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 Clayton County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Clayton County

	Estimated Total
White	16,594
Multiracial	393
Some Other Race	70
Asian	53
African American	50
American Indian or Alaska Native	13

Source: US Census Bureau

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