SW Arkansas Times

Of the 20,352 citizens living in Hempstead County in 2021, 96.3% said they were only one race, while 3.7% 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 Hempstead County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 55.4% or 11,265 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 30.3% and totaled 6,174 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hempstead County is 1.6% 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 Hempstead County.

	Estimated Total
White	11,265
African American	6,174
Some Other Race	1,979
Multiracial	749
American Indian or Alaska Native	104
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	54
Asian	27

Source: US Census Bureau