Shreveport, Louisiana

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
186,183
Population
$45,967
Median Income
$168,900
Home Value
37.1
Median Age

Demographics

Shreveport has a population of 186,183 with a median age of 37.1. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Black
56.6%
White
37.1%
Hispanic
2.9%
Other
1.8%
Asian
1.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population186,183
Median Age37.1
White37.1%
Black or African American56.6%
Asian1.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Other / Two or More Races1.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Shreveport is $45,967, which is 38.8% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $32,291. The poverty rate is 23.4%.

$45,967
Median Household Income
$32,291
Per Capita Income
23.4%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Shreveport is 9.2%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Shreveport, 87.5% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11.3% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
87.5%
Bachelor's+
26.6%
Graduate+
11.3%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher87.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher26.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree11.3%

Housing

The median home value in Shreveport is $168,900, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $945. The homeownership rate is 53.8%.

$168,900
Median Home Value
$945/mo
Median Rent
53.8%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$168,900
Median Monthly Rent$945
Homeownership Rate53.8%
Vacancy Rate16.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Shreveport, Louisiana?
The population of Shreveport, Louisiana is 186,183 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Shreveport, Louisiana?
The median household income in Shreveport, Louisiana is $45,967. This is 38.8% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Shreveport, Louisiana?
The median home value in Shreveport, Louisiana is $168,900. The median monthly rent is $945.
What percentage of people in Shreveport have a college degree?
In Shreveport, Louisiana, 26.6% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 87.5% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Shreveport, Louisiana an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Shreveport, Louisiana is 3.7x (median home value $168,900 vs. median income $45,967), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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