River Bend Times

Of the 46,589 citizens living in Clinton County in 2021, 96.2% said they were only one race, while 3.8% 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 92.2% or 42,968 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.8% and totaled 1,300 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clinton County is 0.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.

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	42,968
Multiracial	1,753
African American	1,300
Asian	336
American Indian or Alaska Native	137
Some Other Race	93
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	2

Source: US Census Bureau