USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau
USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Louisiana who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 60.2% or 2,805,875 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 31.9% and totaled 1,486,002 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Louisiana is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.
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 article 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 Louisiana.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 2,805,875 |
| African American | 1,486,002 |
| Multiracial | 177,641 |
| Asian | 80,438 |
| Some Other Race | 79,627 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25,550 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2,172 |
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