Caddo County Public RecordsLouisiana

Caddo Parish, LA, had approximately 170,000 registered voters as of 2024, split among Democrats (47%), Republicans (33%), and Others (20%). Residents participate in federal, state, and local elections, including primaries and special referendums. In the 2020 presidential election, Caddo leaned Democratic, with Biden receiving 55% of votes. There are over 60 polling locations across the parish. Key local issues include education funding and public safety. Voter registration and election administration are handled by the Caddo Parish Registrar of Voters. The major parties are Democratic, Republican, and Libertarian.

As of the 2020 Census, Caddo Parish, LA, had a population of 237,848. The median age is about 37 years. Females make up 52%, and males 48% of the population. Racially, the parish is 47.9% Black or African American, 42.5% White, 3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, and 0.4% Native American, with others making up the rest. The diverse community highlights both urban Shreveport and rural areas within the parish.

Caddo Parish, LA, experiences higher-than-average crime rates compared to national metrics. In 2023, the violent crime rate was approximately 7.4 per 1,000 residents, while property crimes stood at 34.9 per 1,000, according to FBI data. Shreveport, the parish seat, contributes significantly to these numbers. Local law enforcement continues efforts to improve safety, encouraging public reporting via hotlines and digital platforms. Recent initiatives have led to a modest 4% reduction in overall crime from 2022 to 2023, but crime rates remain above Louisiana’s state averages.

Caddo Parish, Louisiana, has about 62 public schools serving over 37,000 students. The high school graduation rate is approximately 74%, while about 24% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Notable high schools include Caddo Parish Magnet High, rated 9/10 by GreatSchools. The district offers career and technical programs, dual enrollment, and adult education opportunities. School safety measures include campus security and resource officers. Despite strong magnet programs, challenges remain in closing achievement gaps and improving state assessment scores, with average English proficiency at 48% and math at 37%.

Caddo Parish, LA (commonly mistaken as Caddo County), had an employment rate of approximately 54% in 2022. Major industries include healthcare and social assistance (16%), retail trade (13%), and educational services (10%). The leading occupation types are office and administrative support (13%), sales (10%), and healthcare practitioners (9%). About 83% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 21 minutes; around 80% work within the parish, primarily concentrated in Shreveport, the largest city and economic hub of the parish.

Caddo Parish, LA, centered on Shreveport, has a homeownership rate of about 58%, with median home values near $156,000 and median gross rents around $900 (2022 ACS). The housing mix includes historic homes, mid-century ranches, and modern developments, with neighborhoods like Broadmoor, Highland, and South Highlands offering varied options. Recent property values have grown approximately 5% annually. Property tax rates average 0.53% of home value, below the national average. Single-family homes predominate, but apartments and duplexes are common, especially in urban areas.