SW Arkansas Times

Of the 17,912 citizens living in Grant County in 2021, 97% said they were only one race, while 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 Grant County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.1% or 16,685 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.2% and totaled 396 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Grant County is 2.3% 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 Grant County.

	Estimated Total
White	16,685
Multiracial	531
African American	396
Some Other Race	192
Asian	50
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	38
American Indian or Alaska Native	20

Source: US Census Bureau