Shreveport, LA

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2023 Population

183,483

1.45% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.5

1.08% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

23.6%

0.875% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$48,465

5.43% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$178,100

5.45% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

75,019

1.81% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Shreveport, LA had a population of 183k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $48,465. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Shreveport, LA declined from 186,183 to 183,483, a −1.45% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,967 to $48,465, a 5.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Shreveport, LA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (56%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.52%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.47%).

None of the households in Shreveport, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Shreveport, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Shreveport, LA are Louisiana State University-Shreveport (3,598 degrees awarded in 2023), Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport (497 degrees), and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport (279 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Shreveport, LA was $178,100, and the homeownership rate was 53.8%.

Most people in Shreveport, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Shreveport, LA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Shreveport, LA is home to a population of 183k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.57% of Shreveport, LA residents were born outside of the country (4.72k people).

In 2023, there were 1.58 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Shreveport, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 64.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.04k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of Shreveport, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Shreveport, LA was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Shreveport, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shreveport, LA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 1.55k
White (Non-Hispanic)
64.9k ± 1.24k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.04k ± 1.02k

3.94%

Hispanic Population

7.23k people

3.94% of the people in Shreveport, LA are hispanic (7.23k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Shreveport, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
36,279 ± 4,658 people
Mexico
23,092 ± 3,722 people
Vietnam
18,064 ± 3,293 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 36,279 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 23,092 and Vietnam with 18,064.

Foreign-Born Population

2.57%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.72k people

2.41%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.49k people

As of 2023, 2.57% of Shreveport, LA residents (4.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Shreveport, LA was 2.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Shreveport, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,917 ± 392
Gulf War (2001-)
2,602 ± 383
Gulf War (1990s)
2,237 ± 465

Shreveport, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Shreveport, LA employs 75k people. The largest industries in Shreveport, LA are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,856 people), Retail Trade (9,084 people), and Educational Services (8,004 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($142,833), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,337), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,400).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,789. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

75k

2023 Value

± 2,555

−1.81%

1 Year decline

± 4.91%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Shreveport, LA declined at a rate of −1.81%, from 76.4k employees to 75k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shreveport, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,729 people), Sales & Related Occupations (7,501 people), and Management Occupations (6,583 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shreveport, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

75k

2023 Value

± 2,555

−1.81%

1 Year decline

± 4.91%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Shreveport, LA declined at a rate of −1.81%, from 76.4k employees to 75k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shreveport, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,856 people), Retail Trade (9,084 people), and Educational Services (8,004 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shreveport, LA, though some of these residents may live in Shreveport, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,872

Median earning men ± $2,590

$31,634

Median earning women ± $1,906

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($62,964), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,806), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,246).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($90,765), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,543), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,780).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Shreveport, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.547%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Shreveport, LA awarded 5,226 degrees. The student population of Shreveport, LA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,839 male students and 9,826 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Shreveport, LA are White (2,557 and 50.4%), followed by Black or African American (1,734 and 34.2%), Unknown (302 and 5.96%), and Two or More Races (168 and 3.31%).

The largest universities in Shreveport, LA by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana State University-Shreveport (3,598 and 68.8%), Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport (497 and 9.51%), and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport (279 and 5.34%).

The most popular majors in Shreveport, LA are General Business Administration & Management (2,282 and 43.7%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (497 and 9.51%), and Health Care Administration & Management (422 and 8.08%).

The median tuition costs in Shreveport, LA are $31,780 for private four year colleges, and $7,324 and $12,760 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Shreveport, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 15,665 (37.3% men and 62.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 15,665 students enrolled in Shreveport, LA, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,166 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Educational Leadership & Administration
237 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2,164 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
422 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Shreveport, LA was General Educational Leadership & Administration with 237 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Shreveport, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Louisiana State University-Shreveport
3,598 degrees awarded
Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport
497 degrees awarded
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
279 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Louisiana State University-Shreveport with 3,598 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,063 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shreveport, LA, which is 0.652 times less than the 3,163 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,557 degrees mean that there were 1.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,734 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,780) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($2,340) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Measure

In 2022, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.811% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (811k), and Secondary Education (604k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Shreveport, LA was $178,100 in 2023, which is 0.587 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $168,900 to $178,100, a 5.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Shreveport, LA is 53.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Shreveport, LA have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shreveport, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Shreveport, LA is $48,465. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Shreveport, LA was Census Tract 226 with a value of $159,500, followed by Census Tract 231 and Census Tract 230, with respective values of $136,250 and $82,308.

Housing

Property

$178,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,599

$40,539

Median Property Taxes

±$1,697

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Shreveport, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Shreveport, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.8%

Homeownership

2023

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 53.8% of the housing units in Shreveport, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Shreveport, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 226
Census Tract 231
Census Tract 230

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Shreveport, LA was Census Tract 226 with a value of $159,500, followed by Census Tract 231 and Census Tract 230, with respective values of $136,250 and $82,308.

The following map shows all of the places in Shreveport, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,465

Median Household Income

± $1,947

75.4k

Number of Households

± 2,390

In 2023, the median household income of the 75.4k households in Shreveport, LA grew to $48,465 from the previous year's value of $45,967.

The following chart displays the households in Shreveport, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Shreveport, LA is from Louisiana.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.313% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Carpooled (9.82%)
Worked At Home (5.69%)

In 2023, 80.1% of workers in Shreveport, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.82%) and those who worked at home (5.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shreveport, LA have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Shreveport, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Shreveport, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Shreveport, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shreveport, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shreveport, LA (42.2k out of 179k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shreveport, LA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.1% of the population of Shreveport, LA has health coverage, with 33.3% on employee plans, 33.6% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 2.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Caddo Parish, LA see 792 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.377% decrease from the previous year (795 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1208 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 138 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Caddo Parish, LA.

792 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Caddo Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Caddo Parish, LA see an average of 792 patients per year. This represents a 0.377% decrease from the previous year (795 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Caddo Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.9%

Uninsured

33.3%

Employer Coverage

33.6%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

2.17%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shreveport, LA grew by 3.82% from 7.61% to 7.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Shreveport, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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