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Caldwell Parish

Louisiana · 9,344 residents (2025 est.) · 529.77 sq mi
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Caldwell Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,028. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,300. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,500
−10%since 2000
from 10,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−9%since 2009
from 20 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+10%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,344 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K10K11K1990201020202024Caldwell Parish
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.9%(466)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(537)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.1%(676)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(546)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(494)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.1%(1,620)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.4%(1,083)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.2%(1,156)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.3%(1,165)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.5%(1,097)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(541)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(119)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,028
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,972 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,818
+108%since 2000
from $13,884 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
−2%since 2010
from 0.497 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+23%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
5
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(8,396)
Black17.8%(1,884)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(157)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(7,152)
Black19.3%(1,835)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(111)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(402)
Diversity Score
49
+14%since 2009
from 43 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
43
+11%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.9%(84)
Spaniard0.1%(10)
Guatemalan0.1%(7)
Ancestry
American21.4%(2,031)
German12.1%(1,151)
Irish9.6%(909)
English5.8%(552)
French2.7%(261)
Scottish0.7%(65)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(46)
Brazilian0.4%(40)
Greek0.3%(28)
Dutch0.1%(13)
Arab0.1%(11)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Moroccan0.1%(11)
Nigerian0.1%(11)
Italian0.1%(8)
Jamaican0.1%(6)
Polish0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2017
from 58.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.9%(1,362)
Married43.7%(1,807)
Widowed2.5%(104)
Divorced20.9%(863)
Women 15+
Never married25%(923)
Married44.6%(1,643)
Widowed10.4%(385)
Divorced19.9%(734)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana?

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana has about 9,500 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana earns about $47,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caldwell Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana?

About 29.8% of people in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caldwell Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 310 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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