Mid Coast Times

Of the 94,667 citizens living in Benton County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% 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 Benton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.4% or 78,029 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 7.3% and totaled 6,945 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Benton County is 2% lower than the state average, which stands at 7.7%.

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 Benton County.

	Estimated Total
White	78,029
Asian	6,945
Multiracial	5,356
Some Other Race	2,339
African American	1,085
American Indian or Alaska Native	691
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	222

Source: US Census Bureau