Shreveport, LA

Living in Shreveport

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 21
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 20
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 17
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Schools 55
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Residents

192k Population -6.4k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black57%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$3.5k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$642 Median Monthly Rent +$120 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas45%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Shreveport

United States45
Louisiana59
Shreveport Metro Area71
Caddo Parish76

Property Crime in Shreveport

United States48
Louisiana69
Shreveport Metro Area82
Caddo Parish89

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 4 0
Feb 50 5 0
Mar 57 4 0
Apr 65 4 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 80 5 0
Jul 83 4 0
Aug 83 3 0
Sep 76 3 0
Oct 66 5 0
Nov 56 5 0
Dec 47 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shreveport

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado29
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Shreveport, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Shreveport, LA

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Living Word Academy
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Southfield School
2 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Shreveport, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Shreveport, LA

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Airports

Airports near Shreveport, LA

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