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Caldwell Parish

Louisiana · 9,645 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 $40,690. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,100. 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
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,645
−9%since 2000
from 10,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,690
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,121
+95%since 2000
from $13,884 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+13%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(7,551)
Black15.8%(1,528)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(221)
Asian0.4%(42)
Other1.5%(145)
Diversity Score42.5%(4,097)
Segregation Score39%(3,763)
Diversity Score
42
+6%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana?

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana has about 9,645 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana earns about $40,690 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 $79,100, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana?

About 14.6% 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 22.9% of people in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caldwell Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 165 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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