USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in St. John the Baptist Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 57.6% or 24,596 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 35.2% and totaled 15,025 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in St. John the Baptist Parish is 0.7% 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 St. John the Baptist Parish.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| African American | 24,596 |
| White | 15,025 |
| Some Other Race | 1,398 |
| Multiracial | 1,305 |
| Asian | 376 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 |
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