Hot Springs Times

Of the 33,096 citizens living in Hot Spring County in 2021, 97.2% said they were only one race, while 2.8% 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 Hot Spring County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.5% or 27,960 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.2% and totaled 3,691 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hot Spring County is 2.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.3%.

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 Hot Spring County.

	Estimated Total
White	27,960
African American	3,691
Multiracial	920
Some Other Race	282
American Indian or Alaska Native	138
Asian	101
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	4

Source: US Census Bureau