RANK #723 / 996 · POP 236,259 · LA
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.1%
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, is perhaps best known for Shreveport, its parish seat, which sits along the Red River. This northwestern Louisiana parish borders Texas and Arkansas, forming part of the Ark-La-Tex region. Commutes within the parish average around 20 minutes, with public transportation provided by SporTran, offering fixed bus routes throughout Shreveport and into Bossier City. The parish offers various outdoor recreation opportunities, including 16 maintained sites with boat launches, multi-use trails, and a nature center, alongside disc golf at Earl G. Williamson Park.
Life in Caddo Parish blends urban amenities with rural heritage. The community includes families, with suburban areas like Southern Hills and Broadmoor noted for their schools and parks. Caddo Parish Public Schools serve over 33,000 students across various elementary, middle, and high schools, including magnet programs. The economy, historically tied to oil and gas, is diversifying. Recent developments include efforts to redevelop industrial sites for modern manufacturing and logistics, alongside ongoing activity at the Port of Caddo-Bossier, which continues to expand its warehousing capabilities.
Well below national median
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 2.8x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Amazon/STACK Infrastructure Data Center Campuses
Amazon and STACK Infrastructure
|
$12,000M | Under Construction |
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Caddo Solar Project
Undisclosed
|
$200M | Planned |
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Mooringsport Solar Project
Invenergy (acquired by SWEPCO)
|
$200M | Planned |
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Rocking R Solar Farm
Rocking R Solar, LLC
|
$72M | Operating |
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Amazon Last-Mile Facility
Amazon
|
$50M | Under Construction |
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SLB Advanced Manufacturing Hub Expansion
SLB
|
$30M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Caddo Parish has a Boom Town Index score of 27/100, ranking #723 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +0.3% and a median household income of $47,572, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Caddo Parish is $166,700 with median rent at $927/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2854, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -1.5% year-over-year. Job growth: +0.3%. Home values changed -2.0% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.01% of Caddo Parish's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.