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The City of Shreveport is the 3rd largest city in Louisiana with a population of 180,982 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Shreveport ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Louisiana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Shreveport is located at latitude 32.5252 and longitude -93.7502 in Caddo Parish. The formal boundaries for the City of Shreveport encompass a land area of 107.14 sq. miles and a water area of 15.21 sq. miles. Caddo Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Shreveport are located in Caddo Parish, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Bossier Parish.
The City of Shreveport has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Shreveport is located within Parish Governing Authority District 3, a minor civil division (MCD) of Caddo Parish.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 180,982 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,673 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 56 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $48,699 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,778 |
| Median Home Value | $178,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 90,007 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 40,481 (45.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 35,515 (39.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14,011 (15.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 75,996 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Family Households | 42,464 (55.9%) |
The table below compares Shreveport to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 3 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 63 | 87th |
| Median Household Income | # 280 | 43rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 136 | 72nd |
| Diversity Index | # 105 | 79th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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