Yavapai News

Of the 233,789 citizens living in Yavapai County in 2021, 94% said they were only one race, while 6% 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 Yavapai County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.8% or 202,822 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Yavapai County is 4.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.4%.

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 Yavapai County.

	Estimated Total
White	202,822
Multiracial	14,122
Some Other Race	9,582
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,952
Asian	2,611
African American	1,516
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	184

Source: US Census Bureau