Clarksville Times

Of the 216,172 citizens living in Montgomery County in 2021, 91.9% said they were only one race, while 8.1% 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 Montgomery County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.1% or 145,122 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 19.8% and totaled 42,838 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Montgomery County is 4.3% 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 Montgomery County.

	Estimated Total
White	145,122
African American	42,838
Multiracial	17,471
Asian	4,844
Some Other Race	4,388
American Indian or Alaska Native	891
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	618

Source: US Census Bureau