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Census Bureau: 4.4% of people in Terrebonne 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 110,100 citizens living in Terrebonne Parish in 2021, 95.6% said they were only one race, while 4.4% 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 Terrebonne Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68.4% or 75,290 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 19% and totaled 20,904 individuals.

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

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Terrebonne Parish
White [68.4%]African American [19%]American Indian or Alaska Native [5.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Terrebonne Parish
Estimated Total
White75,290
African American20,904
American Indian or Alaska Native6,243
Multiracial4,791
Some Other Race1,523
Asian1,331
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander18
Source: US Census Bureau

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