About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Shreveport population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Shreveport across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Shreveport was 177,959, a 1.18% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Shreveport population was 180,086, a decline of 1.74% compared to a population of 183,269 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Shreveport decreased by 21,955. In this period, the peak population was 202,366 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Shreveport is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Shreveport population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Shreveport Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Shreveport. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of Shreveport population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly Black or African American. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 56.08% of the total residents in Shreveport. Notably, the median household income for Black or African American households is $35,794. Interestingly, despite the Black or African American population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Asian households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $83,941. This reveals that, while Black or African Americans may be the most numerous in Shreveport, Asian households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Shreveport.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Shreveport median household income by race. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Shreveport by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Shreveport. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Shreveport by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Shreveport. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Shreveport.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (7,479) | Female # 30-34 years (6,934). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Shreveport population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Shreveport is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Shreveport is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Shreveport for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Shreveport Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Shreveport metro area from 1950 to 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Shreveport by race. It includes the population of Shreveport across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Shreveport across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Shreveport population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 36.52% are white, 56.08% are Black or African American, 0.19% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.48% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.40% are some other race and 4.27% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Shreveport
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Shreveport is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Shreveport total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Shreveport Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Shreveport population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Shreveport. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Shreveport by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Shreveport.

Key observations

The largest age group in Shreveport, LA was for the group of age 10 to 14 years years with a population of 13,560 (7.39%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Shreveport, LA was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 3,350 (1.83%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Shreveport is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Shreveport total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Shreveport Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Shreveport, LA population pyramid, which represents the Shreveport population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Shreveport, LA, is 32.1.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Shreveport, LA, is 27.8.
• Total dependency ratio for Shreveport, LA is 59.8.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Shreveport, LA is 3.6.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Shreveport population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Shreveport for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Shreveport for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Shreveport for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Shreveport Population by Age. You can refer the same here

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Shreveport city, Louisiana. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Resident Population in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA (MSA) was 383.26900 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA (MSA) reached a record high of 407.57200 in January of 2012 and a record low of 375.92600 in January of 2001. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

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Shreveport, Louisiana Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Shreveport, Louisiana poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. In Shreveport, Louisiana, an estimated 42,568 of 181,790 people live in poverty, which is 23.4%. Compared to the national average of 12.6%, the poverty rate in Shreveport is 85.71% higher.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Shreveport, LA population pyramid, which represents the Shreveport population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Shreveport, LA, is 31.1.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Shreveport, LA, is 27.0.
• Total dependency ratio for Shreveport, LA is 58.1.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Shreveport, LA is 3.7.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Shreveport population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Shreveport for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Shreveport for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Shreveport for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Shreveport Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Shreveport by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Shreveport across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Shreveport across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Shreveport, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 102,748 (58.30% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Shreveport
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Shreveport is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Shreveport total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Shreveport Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here