Hamilton Reporter

Of the 363,790 citizens living in Hamilton County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Hamilton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.1% or 265,862 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 18.5% and totaled 67,476 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hamilton County is 0.5% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.8%.

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 Hamilton County.

	Estimated Total
White	265,862
African American	67,476
Multiracial	15,536
Asian	7,316
Some Other Race	6,853
American Indian or Alaska Native	612
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	135

Source: US Census Bureau