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Census Bureau: 10.1% of people in Sabine Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 22,377 citizens living in Sabine Parish in 2021, 89.9% said they were only one race, while 10.1% 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 Sabine Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.6% or 15,137 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14.5% and totaled 3,245 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sabine Parish is 6.3% 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 Sabine Parish.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sabine Parish
White [67.6%]African American [14.5%]Multiracial [10.1%]American Indian or Alaska Native [6.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sabine Parish
Estimated Total
White15,137
African American3,245
Multiracial2,266
American Indian or Alaska Native1,411
Some Other Race236
Asian75
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander7
Source: US Census Bureau