USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau
USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Clayton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 70.5% or 207,582 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 14.1% and totaled 41,463 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Clayton County is 0.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.
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 Clayton County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| African American | 207,582 |
| White | 41,463 |
| Some Other Race | 15,175 |
| Asian | 15,007 |
| Multiracial | 14,311 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 410 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 387 |
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