Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

395,086

0.63% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.3

0.811% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

20.9%

0.132% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$47,729

2.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$160,600

2.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

160,838

3.09% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Shreveport-Bossier City, LA had a population of 395k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $47,729. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Shreveport-Bossier City, LA declined from 397,590 to 395,086, a −0.63% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,610 to $47,729, a 2.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), White (Hispanic) (2.01%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.38%).

None of the households in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA are Louisiana State University-Shreveport (3,710 degrees awarded in 2021), Bossier Parish Community College (1,381 degrees), and Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport (689 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA was $160,600, and the homeownership rate was 62.3%.

Most people in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA was 2 cars per household.

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA borders Magnolia, AR, Marshall, TX, Natchitoches, LA, and Texarkana, TX-AR.

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Population & Diversity

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA is home to a population of 395k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.53% of Shreveport-Bossier City, LA residents were born outside of the country (10k people).

In 2021, there were 1.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (205k people) in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 156k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.74k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Shreveport-Bossier City, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
205k ± 1.02k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
156k ± 1.02k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.74k ± 1.55k

4.2%

Hispanic Population

16.6k people

4.2% of the people in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA are hispanic (16.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
34,582 ± 4,549 people
Mexico
24,245 ± 3,813 people
Vietnam
18,108 ± 3,297 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 34,582 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 24,245 and Vietnam with 18,108.

Foreign-Born Population

2.53%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10k people

2.67%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

As of 2021, 2.53% of Shreveport-Bossier City, LA residents (10k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA was 2.67%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,446 ± 560
Gulf War (2001-)
6,521 ± 718
Gulf War (1990s)
5,028 ± 556

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Shreveport-Bossier City, LA employs 161k people. The largest industries in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,612 people), Retail Trade (19,672 people), and Educational Services (14,340 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,265), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,316), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,500).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,011. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

161k

2021 Value

± 3,778

−3.09%

1 Year decline

± 3.37%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA declined at a rate of −3.09%, from 166k employees to 161k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,371 people), Sales & Related Occupations (17,182 people), and Management Occupations (14,601 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shreveport-Bossier City, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

161k

2021 Value

± 3,778

−3.09%

1 Year decline

± 3.37%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA declined at a rate of −3.09%, from 166k employees to 161k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,612 people), Retail Trade (19,672 people), and Educational Services (14,340 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, though some of these residents may live in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,705

Median earning men ± $1,653

$28,420

Median earning women ± $1,193

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,686), Manufacturing ($57,097), and Public Administration ($54,124).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,984), Public Administration ($45,061), and Wholesale Trade ($42,860).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,313
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,864
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,959
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.8M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.16M
Manufacturing
$955k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$48B
Coal-n.e.c.
$46.7B
Fuel oils
$46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$691B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$48.8B
Mississippi
$24.6B
Florida
$8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Shreveport-Bossier City, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.01%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA awarded 6,878 degrees. The student population of Shreveport-Bossier City, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,242 male students and 12,834 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA are White (3,145 and 47%), followed by Black or African American (2,165 and 32.3%), Unknown (637 and 9.51%), and Hispanic or Latino (328 and 4.9%).

The largest universities in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana State University-Shreveport (3,710 and 53.9%), Bossier Parish Community College (1,381 and 20.1%), and Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport (689 and 10%).

The most popular majors in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA are General Business Administration & Management (2,445 and 35.5%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (689 and 10%), and General Studies (460 and 6.69%).

The median tuition costs in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA are $28,030 for private four year colleges, and $7,324 and $12,760 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 20,076 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 20,076 students enrolled in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,851 records, of which 61.3% were women and 38.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Curriculum & Instruction
208 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2,253 degree-majors awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
416 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA was Curriculum & Instruction with 208 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Louisiana State University-Shreveport
3,710 degrees awarded
Bossier Parish Community College
1,381 degrees awarded
Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport
689 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Louisiana State University-Shreveport with 3,710 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,866 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, which is 0.714 times less than the 4,012 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,145 degrees mean that there were 1.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,165 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,030) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,594) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,450) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (815k), and Secondary Education (622k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA was $160,600 in 2021, which is 0.656 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $156,900 to $160,600, a 2.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA is 62.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA is $47,729. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA was Ascension Parish, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by West Baton Rouge Parish, LA and St. Charles Parish, LA, with respective values of $72,391 and $72,088.

Housing

Property

$160,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,037

$94,961

Median Property Taxes

±$2,642

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Shreveport-Bossier City, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.3%

Homeownership

2021

69.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.3% of the housing units in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA was Ascension Parish, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by West Baton Rouge Parish, LA and St. Charles Parish, LA, with respective values of $72,391 and $72,088.

The following map shows all of the counties in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,729

Median Household Income

± $1,626

152k

Number of Households

± 3,519

In 2021, the median household income of the 152k households in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA grew to $47,729 from the previous year's value of $46,610.

The following chart displays the households in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Shreveport-Bossier City, LA is from Louisiana.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.399% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Carpooled (8.65%)
Worked At Home (4.37%)

In 2021, 83.2% of workers in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.65%) and those who worked at home (4.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA (80.9k out of 388k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.9% of the population of Shreveport-Bossier City, LA has health coverage, with 37.5% on employee plans, 27% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 3.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1434 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1466 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1759 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 305 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

1,434 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,434 patients per year. This represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1,466 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Louisiana in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.07%

Uninsured

37.5%

Employer Coverage

27%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

3.57%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA declined by 4.56% from 8.46% to 8.07%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.