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Census Bureau: 3.3% of people in Calcasieu Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 212,646 citizens living in Calcasieu Parish in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% 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 Calcasieu Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69% or 146,628 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 25% and totaled 53,236 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Calcasieu Parish is 0.5% 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 Calcasieu Parish.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Calcasieu Parish
White [69%]African American [25%]Ethnicities < 5% [6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Calcasieu Parish
Estimated Total
White146,628
African American53,236
Multiracial6,946
Asian3,127
Some Other Race2,262
American Indian or Alaska Native444
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3
Source: US Census Bureau

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