Town · Louisiana
Blanchard, Louisiana
Blanchard, town, in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Blanchard had 3,360 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,538 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,437 (±27). GEOID 2207730.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,360
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,538 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,437 ±27
Median household income
$75,069
±$27,030 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$208,600
±$23,622 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$842
±$177 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Blanchard and what county is it in?
Blanchard is a town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, 1,021 residents per square mile in 2020.
Blanchard is in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Blanchard, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,360 people lived in Blanchard on July 1, 2025, down 5.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 3,538 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,437 (±27).
| Measure | Blanchard | Caddo Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,437 ±27 | 230,004 | +325 |
| Households | 1,221 ±122 | 95,771 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.81 ±0.28 | 2.35 | +0.37 |
| Housing units | 1,352 ±146 | 112,612 | no clear change |
Blanchard's population since 2000
From 2,050 in 2000 to 3,360 in 2025: up 63.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Blanchard as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Blanchard?
The median resident of Blanchard is 32.4 years old; 26.7% are under 18 and 11.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.4%.
| Measure | Blanchard | Caddo Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 ±2.8 | 39.5 | −11.7 |
| Under 18 years | 26.7% ±5.4 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.5% ±3.7 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Male | 53.0% ±4.7 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.1% ±11.8 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.4% ±11.9 pts | 48.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.0% ±4.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5% ±5.1 pts | 18.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±2.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7% ±5.5 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.6% ±6.6 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.9% ±2.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9% ±5.4 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.6% ±4.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Blanchard earn?
Half of Blanchard's 1,221 households earn less than $75,069 a year (±$27,030), against $50,705 in Caddo Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $93,424 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Blanchard | Caddo Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,069 ±$27,030 | $50,705 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,534 ±$12,887 | $77,319 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,031 ±$5,214 | $33,434 | −$12,957 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% ±7.2 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.0% ±13.3 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.8% ±9.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% ±5.5 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7% ±4.7 pts | 85.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Blanchard?
Owners occupy 76.8% of Blanchard's occupied homes and renters 23.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $208,600 by its owner (±$23,622). The median renter pays $842 a month including utilities, and 49.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Blanchard | Caddo Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,600 ±$23,622 | $175,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $842 ±$177 | $974 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.1% ±22.6 pts | 48.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,600 ±$124 | $1,423 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.8% ±8.8 pts | 60.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.2% ±8.8 pts | 39.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,352 ±146 | 112,612 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.4% ±5.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±14.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.1% ±9.0 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.8% ±7.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.7% ±3.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 23.2% ±9.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±3.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±3.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Blanchard building?
Blanchard last reported building permits to the Census Bureau for 2019.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Blanchard work and get to work?
87.8% of Blanchard's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.7 minutes.
| Measure | Blanchard | Caddo Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.4% ±7.3 pts | 56.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% ±6.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.8% ±5.6 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.1% ±3.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±2.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.1% ±4.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.7 min ±2.6 | 20.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Blanchard?
1 census tract lies mostly in Blanchard, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 254.05Caddo Parish | 4,545 | $64,474 |
| Tract 254.06Caddo Parish | 4,088 | $66,000 |
| Tract 245.03Caddo Parish | 5,007 | $57,988 |
| Tract 245.04Caddo Parish | 5,493 | $50,820 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Blanchard) · Census block assignment files
How does Blanchard compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Blanchard is the 5,989th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 82nd-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Blanchard ranks 53rd of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 82nd | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 117th | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 118th | 263 |
| Median household income | 53rd | 251 |
| Per capita income | 143rd | 263 |
| Median home value | 85th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 152nd | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 177th | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 96th | 229 |
| Median age | 220th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 85th | 260 |
| Travel time to work | 191st | 260 |
Blanchard's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Blanchard with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Blanchard?
22 of the 57 figures for Blanchard on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Blanchard are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Blanchard.