Caddo Parish, LA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Caddo Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 228,663 | 4,588,640 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 244.2 | 87.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.27% | -0.07% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 93,876 | 1,781,402 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Caddo Parish declined by 9.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 231,797 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Caddo Parish has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Caddo Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,975 | $60,029 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.98% | 3.98% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Caddo Parish is about 17% lower than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Caddo Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $126,762 | $166,764 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $962 | $1,038 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.7% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Caddo Parish is about 11.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $962 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Caddo Parish spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 154 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Caddo Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.5 | 21.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.0 | 42.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 154 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,781 | $5,502 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,231 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,312 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Louisiana:
Madison Parish (12.9 min), East Carroll Parish (13.7 min), Lincoln Parish (15.4 min).
Slowest:
East Feliciana Parish (33.1 min), St. Helena Parish (32.3 min), Livingston Parish (32.0 min).
The average commute time in Caddo Parish is 19 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Caddo Parish has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Caddo Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Louisiana:
Orleans Parish (0.3), East Baton Rouge Parish (0.3), St. Tammany Parish (0.3).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.1), Assumption Parish (0.2), Evangeline Parish (0.2).
Health
Caddo Parish has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Caddo Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.3 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.2% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.9% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Louisiana:
St. Tammany Parish (0.8), Ascension Parish (0.8), Vernon Parish (0.8).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.7), Madison Parish (0.7), Tensas Parish (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Caddo Parish, Louisiana?
The population of Caddo Parish, Louisiana is 228,663, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Caddo Parish, Louisiana?
The population density of Caddo Parish, Louisiana is 244.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Caddo Parish, Louisiana?
The median household income in Caddo Parish, Louisiana is $49,975, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Caddo Parish, Louisiana?
The median home price in Caddo Parish, Louisiana is $126,762, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Caddo Parish, Louisiana?
The unemployment rate in Caddo Parish, Louisiana is 8.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.