USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Plaquemines Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 65.3% or 15,371 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 20.5% and totaled 4,826 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Plaquemines Parish is 3.4% 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 Plaquemines Parish.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 15,371 |
| African American | 4,826 |
| Multiracial | 1,695 |
| Asian | 994 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 357 |
| Some Other Race | 275 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 18 |
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