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Census Bureau: 2.2% of people in Webster Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 37,356 citizens living in Webster Parish in 2021, 97.8% said they were only one race, while 2.2% 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 Webster Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.9% or 23,492 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 34.2% and totaled 12,771 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Webster Parish is 1.6% 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 Webster Parish.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Webster Parish
White [62.9%]African American [34.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Webster Parish
Estimated Total
White23,492
African American12,771
Multiracial817
American Indian or Alaska Native168
Asian82
Some Other Race18
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander8
Source: US Census Bureau

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