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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Caddo Parish

Louisiana · 252,161 residents · 879.468 sq mi
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Caddo Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,467. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $70,600. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

252,161
+2%since 1990
from 248,253 in 1990
1990 – 2025
287 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 282 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+7%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
227K235K243K250K258K1990201020202024Caddo Parish
2024230K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,467
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,395 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,839
+54%since 1990
from $11,604 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.1%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$463
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $348 in 1990
US average: $602
63.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
36.2% rent
2.2
−8%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59%(146,491)
Black40.1%(99,588)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2,614)
Asian0.4%(926)
Diversity Score62.7%(155,555)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(131,527)
Black44.4%(111,984)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3,750)
Asian0.7%(1,718)
Diversity Score64.8%(163,389)
65
+3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−29%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caddo Parish, Louisiana?

Caddo Parish, Louisiana has about 252,161 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Caddo Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Caddo Parish, Louisiana earns about $31,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caddo Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Caddo Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $70,600, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Caddo Parish, Louisiana?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Caddo Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caddo Parish, Louisiana?

About 21.1% of people in Caddo Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caddo Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Caddo Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,908 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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