Caddo Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Caddo Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 232,973. It is the 6th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Caddo Parish is 39.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Caddo Parish is $50,067. This is 17% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.3%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.4%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $175,900. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $208,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Caddo Parish is Black or African American, making up 49.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (49.0% vs 30.8%).

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.