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Census Bureau: 2.8% of people in Clermont County identified as multiracial in 2021

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

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

Of the 207,650 citizens living in Clermont County in 2021, 97.2% said they were only one race, while 2.8% 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 Clermont County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.9% or 195,061 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 1.3% and totaled 2,761 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clermont County is 1.5% 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 Clermont County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Clermont County
White [93.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Clermont County
Estimated Total
White195,061
Multiracial5,825
Asian2,761
African American2,732
Some Other Race1,109
American Indian or Alaska Native147
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander15
Source: US Census Bureau

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