Shreveport, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Shreveport, Louisiana Summary
Life in Shreveport research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Shreveport over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Shreveport:
The population in Shreveport is 189,374.
The median home value in Shreveport is $155,000.
The median income in Shreveport is $41,782.
The cost of living in Shreveport is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Shreveport is $867.
The unemployment rate in Shreveport is 9.0%.
The poverty rate in Shreveport is 24.5%.
Table Of Contents
Shreveport SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
9
Shreveport, LA Crime Report
8,317
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,601.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
97.96%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Shreveport / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 8,317 | 4,601.1 | 3,523.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,466 | 811.0 | 639.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 47 | 26.0 | 15.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 231 | 127.8 | 80.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,051 | 581.4 | 497.0 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 6,851 | 3,790.0 | 2,884.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 1,270 | 702.6 | 510.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 4,894 | 2,707.4 | 2,107.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 687 | 380.1 | 266.9 | 282.7 |
Shreveport, LA Cost Of Living
88
Shreveport's Overall Cost Of Living
Shreveport's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Shreveport | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 76 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 86 | 100 | |
Shreveport, LA Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Barera | CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Barera | CC BY-SA 4.0
Rankings for Shreveport in Louisiana
Map Of Shreveport, LA
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Population over time in Shreveport
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 189,890 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 193,785 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 196,217 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 198,571 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 200,015 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 200,692 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 200,715 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 200,099 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 198,886 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 198,477 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shreveport
| Race | Shreveport | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.2% | 57.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 56.4% | 31.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 5.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Shreveport
| Gender | Shreveport | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shreveport for adults over 25
| Education | Shreveport | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Shreveport, Louisiana
| Income | Shreveport | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.2% | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 5.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.6% | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 16.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.1% | 13.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
