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Census Bureau: 5.7% of people in Jefferson Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 439,402 citizens living in Jefferson Parish in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% 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 Jefferson Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 58.2% or 255,623 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 26.9% and totaled 118,075 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jefferson Parish is 1.9% 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 Jefferson Parish.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Jefferson Parish
White [58.2%]African American [26.9%]Multiracial [5.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Jefferson Parish
Estimated Total
White255,623
African American118,075
Multiracial24,979
Some Other Race20,673
Asian18,369
American Indian or Alaska Native1,588
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander95
Source: US Census Bureau

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