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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Shreveport Metro

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA · 3 counties · 393,406 residents · 2,595.493 sq mi
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Shreveport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,576. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
393,406
+5%since 2000
from 375,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+10%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
355K369K382K396K410K1990201020202024Shreveport
2024387K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,569
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,272 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,531
+85%since 2000
from $17,625 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,576
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,644 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+56%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(217,317)
Black38%(143,022)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7,209)
Asian0.8%(2,961)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(238,045)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(195,831)
Black39.2%(154,223)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(19,380)
Asian1.4%(5,619)
Other2.3%(9,124)
Diversity Score72%(283,100)
Segregation Score51.3%(201,785)
Diversity Score
72
+14%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

ShreveportCENTRAL175,902Bossier CityCENTRAL63,259
What's inside

3 component counties

Caddo ParishCENTRAL224,226Bossier ParishCENTRAL131,867De Soto Parish27,381
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA?

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA has about 393,406 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA?

The typical household in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA earns about $46,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shreveport-Bossier City, LA expensive?

In Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, the median home is worth about $156,576, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA?

About 20.8% of people in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shreveport-Bossier City, LA grown since 1990?

Yes, Shreveport-Bossier City, LA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,719 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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