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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Census Bureau: 1.8% of people in West Feliciana Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 15,334 citizens living in West Feliciana Parish in 2021, 98.2% said they were only one race, while 1.8% 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 Feliciana Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 53% or 8,126 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 44.4% and totaled 6,801 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in West Feliciana Parish is 2% 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 Feliciana Parish.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in West Feliciana Parish
White [53%]African American [44.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in West Feliciana Parish
Estimated Total
White8,126
African American6,801
Multiracial271
Asian107
American Indian or Alaska Native15
Some Other Race14
Source: US Census Bureau

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