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Census Bureau: 3.6% of people in Evangeline Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 32,538 citizens living in Evangeline Parish in 2021, 96.4% said they were only one race, while 3.6% 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 Evangeline Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66.2% or 21,556 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 26.5% and totaled 8,637 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Evangeline Parish is 0.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.8%.

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 Evangeline Parish.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Evangeline Parish
White [66.2%]African American [26.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Evangeline Parish
Estimated Total
White21,556
African American8,637
Multiracial1,163
Some Other Race918
American Indian or Alaska Native145
Asian103
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander16
Source: US Census Bureau

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