Caddo Parish, Louisiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Parish
Parish of Caddo
Caddo Parish Courthouse in Shreveport
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Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana
Louisiana's location within the U.S.
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Region	North
Founded	January 18, 1838
Named for	Caddo Native Americans
Parish seat (and largest city)	Shreveport
Incorporated municipalities	11 (total) 1 city, 5 towns, 5 villages (located entirely or partially within parish boundaries)
Area
• Total	2,430 km2 (937 sq mi)
• Land	2,280 km2 (879 sq mi)
• Water	150 km2 (58 sq mi)
• percentage	16 km2 (6.2 sq mi)
Population  (2020)
• Total	237,848
• Density	98.01/km2 (253.84/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	318
Congressional district	4th
Website	official website: http://www.caddo.org

The Shreve Memorial Library in Shreveport located downtown in the former US post office and courthouse

Caddo Parish (French: Paroisse de Caddo) is a parish located in the northwest corner of the U.S. state of Louisiana. At the 2010 census, the population was 254,969, and 237,848 in 2020. The parish seat is Shreveport, which developed along the Red River. Caddo Parish is included in the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan statistical area.

History

In 1838, Caddo Parish was carved from Natchitoches Parish; the legislature named it for the indigenous Caddo Indians.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the parish has a total area of 937 square miles (2,430 km²), of which 978 square miles (2,530 km²) is land and 58 square miles (150 km²) (6.2%) is water.

Major highways

• Interstate 20
• Interstate 220
• Interstate 49
• U.S. Highway 71
• U.S. Highway 79
• U.S. Highway 80
• U.S. Highway 171

Adjacent counties and parishes

National protected area

• Red River National Wildlife Refuge (part)

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 237,848 people, 92,589 households, and 56,525 families residing in the parish.

At the 2010 U.S. census, there were 254,969 people, 119,502 households, and 68,900 families residing in the parish. According to 2012 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the Caddo Parish population was 257,093. As of 2010, the population density was 286 people per square mile (110/km²).

At the 2019 American Community Survey, the racial and ethnic makeup of the parish was 49.9% Black or African American, 44.3% non-Hispanic or Latino white, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.3% some other race, 1.8% two or more races, and 2.9% Hispanic or Latin American of any race. In 2010, the racial makeup of the parish was 49.1% White, 40.0% Black or African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races; 5.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latin American.

In 2010, there were 119,502 households, out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.20% were married couples living together, 19.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.70% were non-families. 28.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.11. In 2019, there were 92,589 households spread throughout 113,578 housing units; 59.8% of housing units were owner-occupied. The median gross rent was $810.

At the 2010 census, the parish the population was spread out, with 26.80% under the age of 18, 10.20% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.90 males. At the 2019 American Community Survey, 76.1% were aged 18 and older, and 6.8% of the population were age 5 and under. The median age was 38.8.

National Guard

The 2nd Squadron of the 108th Cavalry Regiment (formerly 1-156 Armor Battalion until September 2006) is headquartered in Shreveport at the intersection of Stoner Avenue and Youree Drive. Since the Civil War, this armory has been known by locals as "Fort Humbug"; Shreveport served as the state capital after Union forces had seized Baton Rouge. This site was designated as "Fort Turnball" by the Daughters of the Confederacy in 1920 and served as a mobilization site during World War II. This unit has served two tours of duty in Iraq (2004-05 & 2010) as part of the 256th Infantry Brigade of the Louisiana National Guard.

Communities

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  Shreveport is the largest incorporated area

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  Vivian is the second-largest incorporated area

City

• Shreveport (parish seat and largest city)

Towns

• Blanchard (suburb of Shreveport)
• Greenwood (suburb of Shreveport)
• Oil City
• Vivian

Villages

• Belcher
• Gilliam (smallest incorporated village)
• Hosston
• Ida
• Mooringsport
• Rodessa

Census-designated place

• Lakeview (suburb of Shreveport)

Unincorporated communities

• Bethany (partly in Panola County, TX)
• Conn
• Dixie
• Forbing
• Keithville (suburb of Shreveport)

Prison

County

Economy

The parish includes some of the poorest areas in the state by ZIP code. Statistics from 2014 show:

• West Shreveport (71103) was the poorest ZIP code in the state with a per capita income of just $22,267.
• Queensborough, Shreveport (71109) was the fourth-poorest with $24,966.
• Caddo Heights/South Highlands (71108) was the fifth-poorest with $25,334.
• Rodessa (71069) was the twenty-fourth-poorest with $34,346.

The largest employers in the region are:

Education

The Caddo Parish School Board operates public schools. The parish also has fourteen private schools.

It is in the service area of Bossier Parish Community College.

Images for kids

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  LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport