Shreveport Reporter

Of the 239,775 citizens living in Caddo Parish in 2021, 96.5% said they were only one race, while 3.5% 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 Caddo Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 49% or 117,472 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 45% and totaled 107,795 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Caddo Parish is 0.3% 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 Caddo Parish.

	Estimated Total
African American	117,472
White	107,795
Multiracial	8,322
Asian	2,954
Some Other Race	2,277
American Indian or Alaska Native	809
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	146

Source: US Census Bureau