Tri Cities Reporter

Of the 204,551 citizens living in Benton County in 2021, 92.1% said they were only one race, while 7.9% 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 Benton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78% or 159,628 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Benton County is 0.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

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	159,628
Some Other Race	17,119
Multiracial	16,088
Asian	6,188
African American	3,494
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,745
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	289

Source: US Census Bureau