Caddo Parish, Louisiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 6th-largest in Louisiana

The population of Caddo Parish, Louisiana is 232,973 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $50,067, the median home value is $175,900, and the median age is 39.2.

The population of Caddo Parish has declined 12.0% since 2010 (255,652 → 224,893), a -0.91% annualized rate.

Caddo Parish within Louisiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

232,973

Population

-0.91%

Annual growth

265

People / sq mi

$50,067

Median Income

$175,900

Median Home Value

Caddo Parish covers 880 sq mi of land at 264.9 people per square mile.

About Caddo Parish, LA

Caddo Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of 232,973. It ranks #6 among counties in Louisiana by population. The median age is 39.2, in line with the national median. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

The median household income in Caddo Parish is $50,067, below the US median of $74,580. 17.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $175,900, with monthly rent averaging $962. The homeownership rate of 60.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Caddo Parish reflects 25.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.6 minutes each way.

Caddo Parish Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Caddo Parish had a population of 255,652 in 2010 and 224,893 in 2024, a -12.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 257,367 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.91%.

224,893

Population (2024)

255,652

Population (2010)

257,367

Peak (2012)

-0.91%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	255,652	-	-	estimate
2011	257,058	+1,406	+0.55%	estimate
2012	257,367	+309	+0.12%	estimate
2013	255,248	-2,119	-0.82%	estimate
2014	252,740	-2,508	-0.98%	estimate
2015	251,499	-1,241	-0.49%	estimate
2016	249,024	-2,475	-0.98%	estimate
2017	246,177	-2,847	-1.14%	estimate
2018	243,105	-3,072	-1.25%	estimate
2019	240,431	-2,674	-1.10%	estimate
2020	236,912	-3,519	-1.46%	estimate
2021	232,645	-4,267	-1.80%	estimate
2022	229,109	-3,536	-1.52%	estimate
2023	226,460	-2,649	-1.16%	estimate
2024	224,893	-1,567	-0.69%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	43.8%
Black or African American	49.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.2

Median Age

52.6%

Female

47.4%

Male

18.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.2%

5–9

6.3%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

13.2%

35–44

12.6%

45–54

11.3%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

6.8%

65–74

11.1%

75–84

5.0%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 19.7% · Seniors (65+): 18.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$50,067$-9,956 vs state
Mean household income	$77,213
Per-capita income	$33,008
Poverty rate	17.4%+3.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.7%
Employment-to-population	51.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

28.2%

Education & health care

10.1%

Finance & real estate

10.0%

Retail trade

6.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.0%

Manufacturing

5.5%

Construction

5.3%

Public administration

5.3%

The largest employment sector in Caddo Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 28.2% of workers.

How residents commute

1.0%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

80.8%

Public transit

5.4%

Work from home

20.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$175,900$-32,800 vs state

Median home value

$962

Median rent

60.6%

Homeownership rate

112,568

Total housing units

84.3%

Occupied

15.7%

Vacant

39.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.3%

With health insurance

91.0%

With broadband internet

21.2%

Foreign-born

8.2%

Veterans (18+)

18.6%

With a disability

96.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.5%

High School+

25.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caddo Parish, Louisiana has a population of 232,973 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 265 people per square mile.

The population of Caddo Parish has declined 12.0% since 2010 (255,652 → 224,893), a -0.91% annualized rate.

The median household income in Caddo Parish, Louisiana is $50,067, with mean (average) household income of $77,213 and per-capita income of $33,008. 17.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Caddo Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (49.1%), White (43.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Caddo Parish, Louisiana is 39.2 years. Residents are 52.6% female and 47.4% male.

The median home value in Caddo Parish is $175,900 and median monthly rent is $962. 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 112,568 total housing units, 15.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Caddo Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Caddo Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.