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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Census Bureau: 3.2% of people in Livingston Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 141,057 citizens living in Livingston Parish in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Livingston Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.7% or 123,685 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.7% and totaled 9,512 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Livingston Parish is 0.6% 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 Livingston Parish.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Livingston Parish
White [87.7%]African American [6.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Livingston Parish
Estimated Total
White123,685
African American9,512
Multiracial4,516
Some Other Race1,738
Asian1,224
American Indian or Alaska Native373
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander9
Source: US Census Bureau

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