Shreveport Reporter

Of the 26,803 citizens living in De Soto Parish in 2021, 97.1% said they were only one race, while 2.9% 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 De Soto Parish who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 61.1% or 16,381 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 34.9% and totaled 9,356 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in De Soto Parish is 0.9% 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 De Soto Parish.

	Estimated Total
White	16,381
African American	9,356
Multiracial	766
American Indian or Alaska Native	143
Some Other Race	104
Asian	42
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	11

Source: US Census Bureau