Silver State Times

Of the 3,059,238 citizens living in Nevada in 2021, 89.7% said they were only one race, while 10.3% 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 Nevada who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 58.8% or 1,799,601 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Nevada is higher than the national average, which stands at 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 article 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 Nevada.

	Estimated Total
White	1,799,601
Some Other Race	345,215
Multiracial	315,256
African American	284,412
Asian	255,094
American Indian or Alaska Native	37,850
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	21,810

Source: US Census Bureau