Population 8,583 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Catahoula Parish
Household size in Catahoula Parish
| Period | Catahoula Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Catahoula Parish run small, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.59, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the north.
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 Catahoula Parish
| Period | Catahoula Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Catahoula Parish is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.1, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
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 Catahoula Parish
| Period | Catahoula Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Catahoula Parish: 19.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Catahoula Parish has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Louisiana counties.
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 Catahoula Parish
Renters in Catahoula Parish
| Period | Catahoula Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Catahoula Parish is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About seven in ten owners (71.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the east.
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 Catahoula Parish
| Period | Catahoula Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.5% of the housing in Catahoula 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 5.4 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 Catahoula Parish
| Period | Catahoula Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Catahoula Parish are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Catahoula Parish
| Period | Catahoula Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $460 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $527 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $446 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $740 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$280 | +$366 | +$606 |
Rent in Catahoula Parish runs $740 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $280 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 41.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the center 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 Catahoula Parish
Bachelor's degrees in Catahoula Parish
| Period | Catahoula Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Catahoula Parish: 17.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 Catahoula Parish
| Period | Catahoula Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.3% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.5% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.4% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.8% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Catahoula Parish never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Louisiana's 64 counties, only four have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Catahoula Parish
| Period | Catahoula Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Catahoula Parish: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Catahoula 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catahoula Parish | 2.40 | 43.4 | 19.1% | 22.0% | 27.5% | 1984 | $740 | 17.1% | 78.8% | 7.8% |
| Concordia Parish | 2.53 | 37.4 | 21.6% | 25.8% | 21.8% | 1978 | $856 | 18.4% | 84.1% | 10.6% |
| LaSalle Parish | 2.91 | 37.8 | 13.8% | 19.4% | 18.9% | 1981 | $713 | 14.5% | 80.6% | 5.4% |
| Adams County | 2.35 | 44.8 | 15.7% | 31.9% | 23.0% | 1971 | $744 | 21.8% | 86.8% | 6.9% |
| Grant Parish | 2.56 | 39.5 | 12.2% | 20.6% | 16.4% | 1991 | $920 | 15.8% | 83.8% | 3.2% |
| Jefferson County | 2.87 | 43.9 | 22.0% | 17.1% | 25.1% | 1986 | $669 | 11.9% | 80.1% | 2.0% |
| Natchitoches Parish | 2.37 | 36.5 | 13.4% | 39.1% | 22.9% | 1986 | $907 | 23.3% | 86.5% | 5.6% |
| Lincoln County | 2.73 | 42.2 | 12.0% | 25.1% | 18.4% | 1985 | $814 | 19.0% | 87.3% | 3.2% |
| Lawrence County | 2.80 | 39.6 | 10.0% | 16.5% | 24.4% | 1983 | $763 | 12.8% | 84.7% | 9.3% |
| Sabine Parish | 2.53 | 43.0 | 13.6% | 19.7% | 31.6% | 1986 | $812 | 14.7% | 87.0% | 6.6% |
| Jefferson Davis County | 2.50 | 47.1 | 14.9% | 15.5% | 22.0% | 1988 | $727 | 12.0% | 87.7% | 9.5% |
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 Catahoula 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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