SW Arkansas Times

Of the 21,569 citizens living in Clark 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 Clark County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.9% or 15,079 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 24.4% and totaled 5,259 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clark County is 3% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.3%.

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 Clark County.

	Estimated Total
White	15,079
African American	5,259
Some Other Race	567
Multiracial	496
Asian	121
American Indian or Alaska Native	32
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	15

Source: US Census Bureau