Baton Rouge Reporter

Of the 20,951 citizens living in Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.7% or 13,137 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 34.2% and totaled 7,171 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee Parish.

	Estimated Total
White	13,137
African American	7,171
Multiracial	443
Asian	100
Some Other Race	76
American Indian or Alaska Native	24

Source: US Census Bureau