Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Shreveport: Parish seat of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Shreveport is a city located in the county of Caddo Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 199,311 and a population density of 629 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 184,786 inhabitants.
The city was created 187 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Shreveport
| Population : | 184,786 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Caddo Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 316.88 km2 |
| Official name : | Shreveport |
| Altitude : | 151 feet / 46 meters |
| Capital city : | Shreveport is capital of Ark-La-Tex, Caddo Parish |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (187 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00, UTC−05:00, Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:52:15 (28th January 2023) |
| Postal code : | 71101 |
| Density : | 583 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shreveport is located at 32°31'31"N 93°45'1"W (32.5251500, -93.7501800).
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Official website of Shreveport
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shreveport decreased by 7.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 199,311 | - | census |
| 2011 | 202,327 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 202,347 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 200,469 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 198,259 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 197,001 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 194,672 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 192,023 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 189,360 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 187,112 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 184,786 | -1.26% | estimation process |
Where ot Eat in Shreveport
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1 VA Hospital
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People born in Shreveport (200)
People born in Shreveport, including professional women's basketball player Alana Beard, Christian philosopher William Alston, murderer Toni Jo Henry, .
List
- Tom Cole (American politician) he was born in 28/04/1949
- Hal Sutton (professional golfer) he was born in 28/04/1958
- Evelyn Ashford (American sprinter) she was born in 15/04/1957
- Mary Miles Minter (American actress (1902-1984)) she was born in 25/04/1902
- Tricia O'Neil (American actress) she was born in 11/03/1945
- Robert Parish (American basketball player) he was born in 30/08/1953
- Stanley "Tookie" Williams (American murderer) he was born in 29/12/1953
- Claude King (US country singer and songwriter (1923-2013)) he was born in 05/02/1923
- Will "Dub" Jones (American singer) he was born in 14/05/1928
- John Campbell (Blues guitarist) he was born in 20/01/1952
- Joe Dumars (American basketball player and executive) he was born in 24/05/1963
- Antawn Jamison (American basketball player) he was born in 12/06/1976
- Dave Alexander (American Texas blues singer and pianist) he was born in 10/03/1938
- Van Cliburn (American pianist) he was born in 12/07/1934
- Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (American musician) he was born in 01/07/1952
- Philip M. Morse (American physicist) he was born in 06/08/1903
- K. D. Aubert (American actress) she was born in 06/12/1978
- Hank Williams Jr. (American country singer-songwriter and musician) he was born in 26/05/1949
Schools in Shreveport
College & universities near Shreveport, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485962 | VH Barber & Styling Academy | Bossier City (LA) | 71111-4409 |
| 160117 | Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School | Bossier City (LA) | 71111 |
| 490498 | Digital Media Institute at InterTech | Shreveport (LA) | 71103-3600 |
| 158477 | Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport (LA) | 71104 |
| 435000 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | Shreveport (LA) | 71103 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shreveport, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
| SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
| LVW | Longview | 905 Pacific Ave. | RAIL |
| TXA | Texarkana | 100 East Front Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Shreveport
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Shrevepor Post Office | Shreveport (LA) | 71101 |
| Industrial Post Office | Shreveport (LA) | 71107 |
| Bossier City Post Office | Bossier City (LA) | 71111 |
| Shrevepor Post Office | Shreveport (LA) | 71102 |
| Shreveport Main Post Office | Shreveport (LA) | 71102 |
Other cities in Caddo Parish
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Caddo Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Shreveport distances to largest Louisiana cities
