Shreveport, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Shreveport, Louisiana is 183,483 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $48,465, the median home value is $178,100, and the median age is 37.5.
The population has declined 12.3% since 2010 (201,437 → 176,578).
183,483
Population
1696
People / sq mi
$48,465
Median Income
$178,100
Median Home Value
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Shreveport covers 108.2 sq mi of land at 1696 people per square mile.
About Shreveport, LA
The poverty rate is what most separates Shreveport from the typical city: 18.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 183,483 residents, Shreveport is a city in Louisiana. It is the #3-largest of all cities in Louisiana nationally.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $48,465, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 18.4%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $178,100, with typical rent around $980.
Roughly 27.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.7% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Shreveport: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Shreveport city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Shreveport city had a population of 201,437 in 2010 and 176,578 in 2024, a -12.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 202,347 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.93%.
176,578
Population (2024)
201,437
Population (2010)
202,347
Peak (2012)
-0.93%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 201,437 |
| 2011 | 202,327 |
| 2012 | 202,347 |
| 2013 | 200,469 |
| 2014 | 198,259 |
| 2015 | 197,001 |
| 2016 | 194,672 |
| 2017 | 192,023 |
| 2018 | 189,360 |
| 2019 | 187,112 |
| 2020 | 186,796 |
| 2021 | 183,238 |
| 2022 | 180,211 |
| 2023 | 178,017 |
| 2024 | 176,578 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.5% |
| Black or African American | 56.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$48,465
Median Household Income
$33,788
Per Capita Income
18.4%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$178,100
Median Home Value
$980
Median Rent
53.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.3%
High School+
27.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
80.1%
Public Transit
5.7%
Work From Home
19.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.2%
Foreign Born
95.8%
Non-English at Home
7.8%
Veterans
17.8%
With Disability
92.1%
Health Insurance
90.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 30.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.5% |
| Retail Trade | 6.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.5% |
| Public Administration | 5.3% |
| Information | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
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Common questions about Shreveport, LA
Frequently Asked Questions
Shreveport, Louisiana has a population of 183,483 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest city in Louisiana.
The median household income in Shreveport, Louisiana is $48,465, with 18.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Shreveport, Louisiana is $178,100, with median monthly rent at $980 and a homeownership rate of 53.8%.
The median age in Shreveport, Louisiana is 37.5 years. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
The population has declined 12.3% since 2010 (201,437 → 176,578).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.