Catahoula Parish, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 60th-largest in Louisiana
The population of Catahoula Parish, Louisiana is 8,738 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 60th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $47,753, the median home value is $88,000, and the median age is 38.8.
The population of Catahoula Parish has declined 20.2% since 2010 (10,379 → 8,280), a -1.60% annualized rate.
8,738
Population
-1.60%
Annual growth
12
People / sq mi
$47,753
Median Income
$88,000
Median Home Value
Catahoula Parish covers 709 sq mi of land at 12.3 people per square mile.
About Catahoula Parish, LA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Catahoula Parish: the median home is valued at $88,000. Catahoula Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of 8,738.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $47,753, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 21.8%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $88,000, with typical rent around $724.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 10.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Catahoula Parish Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Catahoula Parish had a population of 10,379 in 2010 and 8,280 in 2024, a -20.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,379 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.59%.
8,280
Population (2024)
10,379
Population (2010)
10,379
Peak (2010)
-1.59%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,379 |
| 2011 | 10,289 |
| 2012 | 10,243 |
| 2013 | 10,254 |
| 2014 | 10,133 |
| 2015 | 10,034 |
| 2016 | 9,863 |
| 2017 | 9,812 |
| 2018 | 9,571 |
| 2019 | 9,459 |
| 2020 | 8,847 |
| 2021 | 8,725 |
| 2022 | 8,625 |
| 2023 | 8,438 |
| 2024 | 8,280 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.5% |
| Black or African American | 34.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.8
Median Age
46.9%
Female
53.1%
Male
18.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.2% · Seniors (65+): 18.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $47,753$-12,270 vs state |
| Mean household income | $60,724 |
| Per-capita income | $22,927 |
| Poverty rate | 21.8%+7.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 40.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Catahoula Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 23.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.6%
Carpool
77.9%
Public transit
10.4%
Work from home
29.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$88,000$-120,700 vs state
Median home value
$724
Median rent
76.0%
Homeownership rate
4,447
Total housing units
69.2%
Occupied
30.8%
Vacant
24.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.3%
With health insurance
85.7%
With broadband internet
23.0%
Foreign-born
5.3%
Veterans (18+)
17.9%
With a disability
98.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
74.2%
High School+
16.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Catahoula Parish, Louisiana has a population of 8,738 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 60th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 12 people per square mile.
The population of Catahoula Parish has declined 20.2% since 2010 (10,379 → 8,280), a -1.60% annualized rate.
The median household income in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana is $47,753, with mean (average) household income of $60,724 and per-capita income of $22,927. 21.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Catahoula Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (63.5%), Black or African American (34.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana is 38.8 years. Residents are 46.9% female and 53.1% male.
The median home value in Catahoula Parish is $88,000 and median monthly rent is $724. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,447 total housing units, 30.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.