Quantcast

North Shore Louisiana News

Friday, December 27, 2024

Census Bureau: 4.7% of people in St. Tammany Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

Webp robertsantoseditado1500x1875

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Of the 262,799 citizens living in St. Tammany Parish in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 St. Tammany Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.7% or 209,458 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.9% and totaled 31,208 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in St. Tammany Parish is 0.9% higher 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 St. Tammany Parish.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in St. Tammany Parish
White [79.7%]African American [11.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in St. Tammany Parish
Estimated Total
White209,458
African American31,208
Multiracial12,319
Asian3,797
Some Other Race3,467
American Indian or Alaska Native1,950
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander600
Source: US Census Bureau

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate