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Census Bureau: 2.1% of people in Bienville Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 13,130 citizens living in Bienville Parish in 2021, 97.9% said they were only one race, while 2.1% 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 Bienville Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 54.4% or 7,147 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 42.2% and totaled 5,540 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bienville Parish is 1.7% 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 Bienville Parish.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bienville Parish
White [54.4%]African American [42.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bienville Parish
Estimated Total
White7,147
African American5,540
Multiracial280
Some Other Race156
Asian7
Source: US Census Bureau

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