Caldwell Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Caldwell Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 9,563. It is the 59th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Caldwell Parish is 40.7 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Caldwell Parish is $44,957. This is 25% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.4%. This is 34% 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 9.9%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $106,000. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Caldwell Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Caldwell Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

10.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 60% 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 82.8%.