Population 230,004 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Caddo Parish
Household size in Caddo Parish
| Period | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Caddo Parish run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.56, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Caddo Parish
| Period | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
At 40.8, the median age in Caddo Parish is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Louisiana as a whole, where the median age is 39.0. The median age has climbed from 37.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Caddo Parish
| Period | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Caddo Parish (17.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Louisiana counties, Caddo Parish has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Caddo Parish
Renters in Caddo Parish
| Period | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.3% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.1% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Caddo Parish than nationally: 39.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 49.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.3 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Caddo Parish
| Period | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.0% of the housing in Caddo Parish, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Caddo Parish
| Period | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Caddo Parish are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Louisiana as a whole, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Caddo Parish
| Period | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $715 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $790 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $877 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,028 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$313 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Caddo Parish pays $1,028 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $313 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Caddo Parish
Bachelor's degrees in Caddo Parish
| Period | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Caddo Parish (26.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Caddo Parish
| Period | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.8% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Caddo Parish is close to the national rate: 88.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Caddo Parish
| Period | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Caddo Parish: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Caddo Parish has higher unemployment than the great majority of Louisiana counties. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Caddo Parish compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caddo Parish | 2.42 | 40.8 | 17.6% | 39.8% | 15.0% | 1977 | $1,028 | 26.0% | 88.0% | 9.0% |
| Bossier Parish | 2.59 | 38.2 | 12.1% | 34.9% | 10.5% | 1991 | $1,233 | 28.9% | 90.7% | 6.3% |
| Harrison County | 2.68 | 38.4 | 14.4% | 23.1% | 11.0% | 1985 | $1,067 | 23.6% | 89.4% | 4.9% |
| Bienville Parish | 2.29 | 45.3 | 11.4% | 29.8% | 19.5% | 1979 | $571 | 13.2% | 86.9% | 7.1% |
| Gregg County | 2.62 | 37.5 | 16.7% | 39.7% | 11.5% | 1980 | $1,181 | 22.6% | 86.9% | 3.9% |
| Lincoln Parish | 2.38 | 31.7 | 13.7% | 46.2% | 12.6% | 1985 | $1,007 | 35.1% | 90.6% | 3.7% |
| Smith County | 2.94 | 38.7 | 13.1% | 31.2% | 17.3% | 1986 | $1,291 | 28.5% | 88.4% | 4.1% |
| Ouachita Parish | 2.56 | 37.6 | 16.5% | 39.0% | 13.4% | 1984 | $1,038 | 28.2% | 88.4% | 7.1% |
| Van Zandt County | 2.79 | 43.6 | 11.4% | 18.5% | 12.0% | 1991 | $1,047 | 20.6% | 87.1% | 3.2% |
| Richland Parish | 2.59 | 39.0 | 17.3% | 33.2% | 15.8% | 1982 | $914 | 16.8% | 79.2% | 9.0% |
| Madison Parish | 2.85 | 36.5 | 18.8% | 46.9% | 30.1% | 1975 | $831 | 14.7% | 78.0% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Caddo Parish. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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