Mohave Today

Of the 211,274 citizens living in Mohave County in 2021, 94.1% said they were only one race, while 5.9% 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 Mohave County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.6% or 180,762 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Mohave County is 4.5% 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 Mohave County.

	Estimated Total
White	180,762
Multiracial	12,537
Some Other Race	8,755
American Indian or Alaska Native	4,093
Asian	2,387
African American	2,227
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	513

Source: US Census Bureau