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Caddo Parish

Louisiana · 237,848 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 $42,003. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,200. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237,848
−6%since 2000
from 252,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
270 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+12%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
227K235K243K250K258K1990201020202024Caddo Parish
2024230K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,003
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,467 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,967
+57%since 2000
from $17,839 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+59%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(131,527)
Black44.4%(111,984)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3,750)
Asian0.7%(1,718)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(163,389)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(101,727)
Black48.3%(114,769)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(8,381)
Asian1.3%(3,179)
Other2.5%(5,927)
Diversity Score71%(168,955)
Segregation Score53.7%(127,788)
Diversity Score
71
+10%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
54
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caddo Parish, Louisiana?

Caddo Parish, Louisiana has about 237,848 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caddo Parish, Louisiana earns about $42,003 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 $150,200, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Caddo Parish, Louisiana?

About 24.5% 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 22.9% of people in Caddo Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caddo Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Caddo Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10,405 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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