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Census Bureau: 3.5% of people in Rapides Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 130,459 citizens living in Rapides Parish in 2021, 96.5% said they were only one race, while 3.5% 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 Rapides Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.3% or 81,215 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 31.2% and totaled 40,689 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Rapides Parish is 0.3% 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 Rapides Parish.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Rapides Parish
White [62.3%]African American [31.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Rapides Parish
Estimated Total
White81,215
African American40,689
Multiracial4,537
Asian1,641
Some Other Race1,386
American Indian or Alaska Native980
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander11
Source: US Census Bureau

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