Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Caddo Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Caddo Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 254,969 and a population density of 105 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 237,479 inhabitants. Its county seat is Shreveport. The county was created 188 years ago in 1837.
County Snapshot
Caddo Parish at a glance
Caddo Parish currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Louisiana counties
64
Open related pagesLargest city
ShreveportPopulation 184,786
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Quick Facts about Caddo Parish
| Population | 237,479 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Different from | Caddo County |
| Area | 2427 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 93.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.5802,-93.8824 |
| Named for | Caddo |
| Altitude | 243 feet / 74 meters |
| Capital | Shreveport |
| Establishment | January 01, 1838 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:51:23 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 98 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.36% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Caddo Parish is located at 32°34'49"N 93°52'56"W (32.5801700, -93.8823500). It has 8 neighbors: Lafayette County, Bossier Parish, De Soto Parish, Red River Parish, Cass County, Harrison County, Marion County and Panola County.
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Caddo Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Caddo Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Vivian | 3,443 | Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Blanchard | 3,116 | Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Greenwood | 3,088 | Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Oil City | 958 | Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Mooringsport | 738 | Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Hosston | 295 | Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Rodessa | 256 | Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Belcher | 245 | Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Ida | 208 | Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Gilliam | 148 | Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Caddo Parish
Official Website- Shreveport
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Caddo Parish decreased by 7.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 254,969 | - | census |
| 2011 | 256,967 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 257,252 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 255,127 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 252,605 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 251,345 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 248,837 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 245,935 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 242,833 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 240,204 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 237,479 | -1.15% | estimation process |
People born in Caddo Parish (8)
People born in Caddo Parish, including record producer Jerry Kennedy, football player Boo McLee, Texas blues singer and songwriter Luke "Long Gone" Miles, .
More notable people
- Saunders King (American R&B and blues guitarist and singer) he was born in 13/03/1909
- Teddy Garcia (American football player) he was born in 04/06/1964
- U.P. Wilson (African American electric blues guitarist and singer (1934-2004)) he was born in 04/09/1934
- James Lee Clark (American murderer) he was born in 13/05/1968
- James H. Stewart (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1859
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Orleans Parish | 389,476 | New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States |
| New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Rapides Parish | 128,567 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |