Caddo Parish, LA

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2021 Population

239,775

1.43% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.3

1.32% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23%

0.388% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$43,153

2.74% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$152,800

1.73% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

97,591

3.48% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Caddo Parish, LA had a population of 240k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $43,153. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Caddo Parish, LA declined from 243,243 to 239,775, a −1.43% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,003 to $43,153, a 2.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Caddo Parish, LA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (48.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (43.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.23%), and White (Hispanic) (1.07%).

None of the households in Caddo Parish, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Caddo Parish, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Caddo Parish, LA are Louisiana State University-Shreveport (3,710 degrees awarded in 2021), Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport (689 degrees), and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport (251 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Caddo Parish, LA was $152,800, and the homeownership rate was 59.9%.

Most people in Caddo Parish, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Caddo Parish, LA was 2 cars per household.

Caddo Parish, LA borders Miller County, AR, Bossier Parish, LA, De Soto Parish, LA, Red River Parish, LA, Cass County, TX, Harrison County, TX, Marion County, TX, and Panola County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Caddo Parish, LA is home to a population of 240k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.13% of Caddo Parish, LA residents were born outside of the country (5.1k people).

In 2021, there were 1.11 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Caddo Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 105k White (Non-Hispanic) and 6.24k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Caddo Parish, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Caddo Parish, LA was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Caddo Parish, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Caddo Parish, LA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 976
White (Non-Hispanic)
105k ± 439
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.24k ± 1.16k

2.93%

Hispanic Population

7.04k people

2.93% of the people in Caddo Parish, LA are hispanic (7.04k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Caddo Parish, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
34,582 ± 4,549 people
Mexico
24,245 ± 3,813 people
Vietnam
18,108 ± 3,297 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 34,582 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 24,245 and Vietnam with 18,108.

Foreign-Born Population

2.13%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.1k people

2.33%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.66k people

As of 2021, 2.13% of Caddo Parish, LA residents (5.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Caddo Parish, LA was 2.33%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Caddo Parish, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,793 ± 464
Gulf War (2001-)
3,076 ± 428
Gulf War (1990s)
2,635 ± 430

Caddo Parish, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Caddo Parish, LA employs 97.6k people. The largest industries in Caddo Parish, LA are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,553 people), Retail Trade (11,867 people), and Educational Services (9,489 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($75,464), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($58,000), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,303).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,011. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

97.6k

2021 Value

± 2,966

−3.48%

1 Year decline

± 4.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Caddo Parish, LA declined at a rate of −3.48%, from 101k employees to 97.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Caddo Parish, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,807 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,053 people), and Management Occupations (8,586 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Caddo Parish, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

97.6k

2021 Value

± 2,966

−3.48%

1 Year decline

± 4.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Caddo Parish, LA declined at a rate of −3.48%, from 101k employees to 97.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Caddo Parish, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,553 people), Retail Trade (11,867 people), and Educational Services (9,489 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Caddo Parish, LA, though some of these residents may live in Caddo Parish, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,583

Median earning men ± $1,876

$28,264

Median earning women ± $1,379

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($54,274), Public Administration ($53,561), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,698).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($42,628), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,322), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($39,902).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,091
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,833
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,202
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.08M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.37M
Manufacturing
$674k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$48B
Coal-n.e.c.
$46.7B
Fuel oils
$46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$691B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$48.8B
Mississippi
$24.6B
Florida
$8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Caddo County, LA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.973%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.973%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Caddo County, LA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Caddo Parish, LA awarded 5,374 degrees. The student population of Caddo Parish, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,409 male students and 8,702 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Caddo Parish, LA are White (2,323 and 44.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,671 and 32.1%), Unknown (611 and 11.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (269 and 5.17%).

The largest universities in Caddo Parish, LA by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana State University-Shreveport (3,710 and 69%), Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport (689 and 12.8%), and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport (251 and 4.67%).

The most popular majors in Caddo Parish, LA are General Business Administration & Management (2,378 and 44.3%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (689 and 12.8%), and Health Care Administration & Management (416 and 7.74%).

The median tuition costs in Caddo Parish, LA are $28,030 for private four year colleges, and $7,324 and $12,760 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Caddo Parish, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,111 (38.3% men and 61.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 14,111 students enrolled in Caddo Parish, LA, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,217 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Curriculum & Instruction
208 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2,253 degree-majors awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
416 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Caddo Parish, LA was Curriculum & Instruction with 208 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Caddo Parish, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Louisiana State University-Shreveport
3,710 degrees awarded
Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport
689 degrees awarded
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
251 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Louisiana State University-Shreveport with 3,710 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,385 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Caddo Parish, LA, which is 0.798 times less than the 2,989 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,323 degrees mean that there were 1.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,671 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,030) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,340) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (815k), and Secondary Education (622k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Caddo Parish, LA was $152,800 in 2021, which is 0.624 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $150,200 to $152,800, a 1.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Caddo Parish, LA is 59.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Caddo Parish, LA have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Caddo Parish, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Caddo Parish, LA is $43,153. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Caddo Parish, LA was Census Tract 226 with a value of $157,908, followed by Census Tract 231 and Census Tract 227, with respective values of $135,972 and $88,698.

In 2022, 18.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Caddo Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.997%.

Housing

Property

$152,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,302

$56,537

Median Property Taxes

±$2,040

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Caddo Parish, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Caddo Parish, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.9%

Homeownership

2021

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.9% of the housing units in Caddo Parish, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Caddo Parish, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 226
Census Tract 231
Census Tract 227

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Caddo Parish, LA was Census Tract 226 with a value of $157,908, followed by Census Tract 231 and Census Tract 227, with respective values of $135,972 and $88,698.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Caddo Parish, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,153

Median Household Income

± $1,456

94.3k

Number of Households

± 2,796

In 2021, the median household income of the 94.3k households in Caddo Parish, LA grew to $43,153 from the previous year's value of $42,003.

The following chart displays the households in Caddo Parish, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Caddo Parish, LA is from Louisiana.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.399% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (8.84%)
Worked At Home (3.95%)

In 2021, 83.4% of workers in Caddo Parish, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.84%) and those who worked at home (3.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Caddo Parish, LA have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.56% of the workforce in Caddo Parish, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Caddo Parish, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Caddo Parish, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Caddo Parish, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 18.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Caddo Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.997%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Caddo Parish, LA (54k out of 235k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Caddo Parish, LA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 25.7% of the children was living in poverty in Caddo Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 688 in Caddo Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.05 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.5% of the population of Caddo Parish, LA has health coverage, with 36.1% on employee plans, 30.7% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 2.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Caddo Parish, LA see 795 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.67% decrease from the previous year (861 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1230 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 135 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

795 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Caddo Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Caddo Parish, LA see an average of 795 patients per year. This represents a 7.67% decrease from the previous year (861 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Caddo Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.53%

Uninsured

36.1%

Employer Coverage

30.7%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

2.17%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Caddo Parish, LA declined by 13.1% from 8.66% to 7.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Caddo Parish, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 88 in Caddo Parish, LA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Caddo Parish, LA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.4% in Caddo Parish, LA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Caddo Parish, LA.

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