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Red River Parish, Louisiana
Red River Parish, Louisiana. Red River Parish had 7,165 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 22081.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,165
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,620 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,443
Median household income
$49,167
±$6,013 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$119,700
±$22,649 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$729
±$219 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Red River Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,620 residents in Red River Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 7,165 for July 1, 2025, down 6.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,443 over 389 square miles of land.
| Measure | Red River Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,443 | 4,611,961 | −1,122 |
| Households | 3,100±189 | 1,804,780 | −272 |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.14 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,615±31 | 2,108,902 | −601 |
Red River Parish's population since 2000
From 9,622 in 2000 to 7,165 in 2025: down 25.5%. 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 Red River Parish?
Red River Parish holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Coushatta with 1,623 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Coushatta | 1,752 | $31,250 |
|---|---|---|
| MartinGEOID 2248925 | 524 | $58,351 |
| Hall SummitGEOID 2232650 | 268 | not published |
| EdgefieldGEOID 2222850 | 204 | $53,125 |
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 Red River Parish?
The median resident of Red River Parish is 41.8 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.3%.
| Measure | Red River Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8±2.5 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4% | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9% | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9%±1.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.5%±0.1 pts | 55.7% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.3%±2.2 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±1.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2%±1.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 19.6%±3.4 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1%±2.5 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.5%±4.1 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.0%±3.6 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0%±1.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±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 Red River Parish earn?
Half of Red River Parish's 3,100 households earn less than $49,167 a year (±$6,013), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $41,617 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Red River Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,167±$6,013 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,301±$7,584 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,468±$2,985 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.8%±4.8 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.8%±9.9 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.0%±4.7 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 72.9%±6.3 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 Red River Parish?
Owners occupy 77.3% of Red River Parish's occupied homes and renters 22.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,700 by its owner (±$22,649). The median renter pays $729 a month including utilities, and 35.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Red River Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $119,700±$22,649 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $729±$219 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.9%±15.8 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,169±$102 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.3%±4.4 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,615±31 | 2,108,902 | −601 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5%±2.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.1%±5.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 34.6%±5.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7%±1.0 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 Red River Parish building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Red River Parish in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Red River Parish get to work?
89.7% of Red River Parish's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Red River Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.7%±4.6 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.8 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 89.7%±4.0 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±3.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2%±2.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.8 min±4.7 | 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 Red River Parish's census tracts?
Red River Parish is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,481 (Tract 9603) to $59,375 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960122081960100 | 3,792±383 | $59,375 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960322081960300 | 3,651±383 | $37,481 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Red River Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 61st of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 52nd of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 55th of 64 |
| Median household income | 40th of 64 |
| Median home value | 46th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 53rd of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 14th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th of 64 |
| Median age | 12th 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 Red River 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.