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Census Bureau: 4.8% of people in Iberia Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 70,518 citizens living in Iberia Parish in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% 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 Iberia Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 59.2% or 41,738 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 31.5% and totaled 22,238 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Iberia Parish is 1% higher 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 Iberia Parish.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Iberia Parish
White [59.2%]African American [31.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Iberia Parish
Estimated Total
White41,738
African American22,238
Multiracial3,409
Asian1,883
Some Other Race1,196
American Indian or Alaska Native53
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1
Source: US Census Bureau

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