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Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Caddo Parish had 224,226 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 12 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 74 census tracts. GEOID 22017.
Caddo Parish is one of the 3 counties of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
224,226
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 237,848 · ACS 2020-2024: 230,004
Median household income
$50,705
±$1,788 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$175,700
±$5,195 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$974
±$19 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Caddo Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 237,848 residents in Caddo Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 224,226 for July 1, 2025, down 5.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 230,004 over 880 square miles of land.
| Measure | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 230,004 | 4,611,961 | −15,827 |
| Households | 95,771±958 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.02 | 2.49 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 112,612±80 | 2,108,902 | −635 |
Caddo Parish's population since 2000
From 252,161 in 2000 to 224,226 in 2025: down 11.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Caddo Parish?
Caddo Parish holds 12 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Shreveport with 175,902 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Shreveport | 187,593 | $48,699 |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchard | 3,538 | $75,069 |
| Greenwood | 3,166 | $64,063 |
| Vivian | 3,073 | $22,237 |
| Oil City | 901 | $21,325 |
| Lakeview | 818 | $59,333 |
| Mooringsport | 748 | $21,989 |
| Belcher | 248 | $90,000 |
| HosstonGEOID 2236150 | 244 | $80,625 |
| IdaGEOID 2236885 | 217 | $59,063 |
| RodessaGEOID 2265710 | 192 | not published |
| GilliamGEOID 2229010 | 123 | $93,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Caddo Parish?
The median resident of Caddo Parish is 39.5 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 48.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.1%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5±0.3 | 38.0 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% | 7.2% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.1%±0.2 pts | 55.7% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 48.7%±0.4 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4%±0.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6%±0.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 18.8%±0.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4%±0.7 pts | 7.8% | −1.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9%±0.7 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.0%±1.2 pts | 27.0% | +2.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8%±0.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Caddo Parish earn?
Half of Caddo Parish's 95,771 households earn less than $50,705 a year (±$1,788), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $51,439 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,705±$1,788 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,319±$2,711 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,434±$1,425 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.4%±1.4 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.1%±2.5 pts | 25.4% | −6.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.6%±1.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.6%±0.9 pts | 86.6% | – |
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 Caddo Parish?
Owners occupy 60.2% of Caddo Parish's occupied homes and renters 39.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $175,700 by its owner (±$5,195). The median renter pays $974 a month including utilities, and 48.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $175,700±$5,195 | $216,500 | −$7,920 |
| Median gross rent | $974±$19 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.0%±2.7 pts | 46.3% | −4.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,423±$31 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.2%±1.3 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 112,612±80 | 2,108,902 | −635 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.4%±1.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.4%±1.2 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.5%±0.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 Caddo Parish building?
Builders took permits for 267 new housing units across Caddo Parish in 2025 (185 single-family), 1.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Caddo Parish get to work?
80.0% of Caddo Parish's workers drive alone and 6.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.7%.
| Measure | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9%±1.1 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7%±0.8 pts | 6.3% | +1.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±1.6 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±1.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.5%±0.8 pts | 8.1% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min±0.5 | 25.7 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 are Caddo Parish's census tracts?
Caddo Parish is divided into 74 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $14,338 (Tract 252) to $168,088 (Tract 226).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Caddo Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 49th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 64 |
| Median household income | 37th of 64 |
| Median home value | 26th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 64 |
| Median age | 31st of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Caddo Parish 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' school search.