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Of the 78,895 citizens living in Clinton County in 2021, 95.6% said they were only one race, while 4.4% 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 Clinton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.7% or 72,317 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.7% and totaled 1,307 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clinton County is 0.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Clinton County.

	Estimated Total
White	72,317
Multiracial	3,477
African American	1,307
Asian	966
Some Other Race	639
American Indian or Alaska Native	178
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	11

Source: US Census Bureau