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Census Bureau: 1% of people in West Baton Rouge 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 27,064 citizens living in West Baton Rouge Parish in 2021, 99% said they were only one race, while 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 West Baton Rouge Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 57.5% or 15,559 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 40.9% and totaled 11,059 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in West Baton Rouge Parish is 2.8% 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 West Baton Rouge Parish.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in West Baton Rouge Parish
White [57.5%]African American [40.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in West Baton Rouge Parish
Estimated Total
White15,559
African American11,059
Multiracial277
Some Other Race134
American Indian or Alaska Native35
Source: US Census Bureau

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