Vancouver Reporter

Of the 496,494 citizens living in Clark County in 2021, 92.2% said they were only one race, while 7.8% 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 Clark County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.4% or 404,032 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 4.7% and totaled 23,426 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clark County is 0.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

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 Clark County.

	Estimated Total
White	404,032
Multiracial	38,589
Asian	23,426
Some Other Race	14,569
African American	9,219
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	3,664
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,995

Source: US Census Bureau