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Catahoula Parish

Louisiana · 8,906 residents · 707.952 sq mi
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Catahoula Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,973. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 2,014 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,600. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,906
−18%since 2000
from 10,920 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+13%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Catahoula Parish
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,973
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,528 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,815
+73%since 2000
from $12,608 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+31%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(7,785)
Black26.9%(2,942)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(101)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.3%(5,606)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(5,738)
Black25.5%(2,275)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(614)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other0.7%(60)
Diversity Score61.6%(5,490)
Segregation Score35.6%(3,174)
Diversity Score
62
+20%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana?

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana has about 8,906 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana earns about $40,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Catahoula Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $90,600, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana?

About 26.7% of people in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Catahoula Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,159 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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