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Caldwell Parish

Louisiana · 10,132 residents · 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 $37,423. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,132
−4%since 2000
from 10,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+8%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,423
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,972 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,888
+43%since 2000
from $13,884 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing10.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
27.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+5%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score40.3%(4,250)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(8,045)
Black17.1%(1,735)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(222)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other1.6%(167)
Diversity Score43.4%(4,401)
Diversity Score
43
+8%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana?

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana has about 10,132 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana earns about $37,423 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 $67,800, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana?

About 11.7% 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 21.9% of people in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caldwell Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 322 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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