Another 1,602 specified that they were descended from people from Zaire and less than 300 people indicated that they hailed from the Republic of Congo .
In the 2000 US Census , 3,886 people of Congolese descent were reported .
Another 1,602 specified that people were descended from people from Zaire and less than 300 people indicated that they hailed from the Republic of Congo .
In the 2000 US Census , 3,886 people of Congolese descent were reported .