Nola Reporter

Of the 43,821 citizens living in St. Bernard Parish in 2021, 94.8% said they were only one race, while 5.2% 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 St. Bernard Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66.7% or 29,213 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 24% and totaled 10,516 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in St. Bernard Parish is 1.4% 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. Bernard Parish.

	Estimated Total
White	29,213
African American	10,516
Multiracial	2,291
Asian	1,077
Some Other Race	588
American Indian or Alaska Native	119
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	17

Source: US Census Bureau