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Census Bureau: 1.5% of people in West Carroll 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 9,959 citizens living in West Carroll Parish in 2021, 98.5% said they were only one race, while 1.5% 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 Carroll Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.7% or 7,934 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 16.1% and totaled 1,605 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in West Carroll Parish is 2.3% 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 Carroll Parish.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in West Carroll Parish
White [79.7%]African American [16.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in West Carroll Parish
Estimated Total
White7,934
African American1,605
Some Other Race213
Multiracial154
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander34
American Indian or Alaska Native19
Source: US Census Bureau

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