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Shreveport

Louisiana · 187,593 residents · 108.145 sq mi
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Shreveport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,809. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,700. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187,593
−6%since 2000
from 200,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,735 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+10%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
179K185K191K197K203K1990201020202024Shreveport
2024181K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,809
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,914
+57%since 2000
from $17,759 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
46.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+61%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(91,857)
Black50.6%(101,218)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3,106)
Asian0.8%(1,577)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(130,587)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(66,138)
Black55.8%(104,612)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(6,658)
Asian1.6%(3,031)
Other2.4%(4,521)
Diversity Score68.8%(128,989)
Diversity Score
69
+5%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shreveport, Louisiana?

Shreveport, Louisiana has about 187,593 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shreveport, Louisiana?

The typical household in Shreveport, Louisiana earns about $40,809 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shreveport, Louisiana expensive?

In Shreveport, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $151,700, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Shreveport, Louisiana?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shreveport, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shreveport, Louisiana?

About 24.9% of people in Shreveport, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shreveport, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Shreveport, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10,935 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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