Louisiana

Caddo

237,848

2020 population

1840

first census record

census records

About Caddo

Caddo, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 5,282. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 237,848.

Its recorded population peaked at 254,969 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 7 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Belcher Mound Conflict, Shreveport Arsenal Seizure (1861), Shreveport Approach — Red River Campaign End, and 75 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	237,848
2010	254,969
2000	252,161
1990	248,253
1980	252,358
1970	230,184
1960	223,859
1950	176,547
1940	150,203
1930	124,670
1920	83,265
1910	58,200
1900	44,499
1890	31,555
1880	26,296
1870	21,714
1860	12,140
1850	8,884
1840	5,282

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Caddo

Military engagements that took place in Caddo, Louisiana.

Belcher Mound Conflict

1400

Shreveport Arsenal Seizure (1861)

1861

Shreveport Approach — Red River Campaign End

1864

Skirmish at Shreveport

1864

Historic places in Caddo

National Register of Historic Places listings in Caddo, Louisiana.

Shreveport Water Works Company, Pump Station

Shreveport

Byrd, C. E., High School

U.S. Post Office and Courthouse

Shreveport

Central Railroad Station

Shreveport

YMCA, Downtown Branch

Shreveport

Steere, A. C., Elementary School

Shreveport

Kansas City Southern Depot

Vivian

Strand Theatre

Shreveport

Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge, Cross Bayou

Shreveport

South Highlands Fire Station

Shreveport

Scottish Rite Cathedral

Shreveport

Kings Highway Christian Church

Shreveport

St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Shreveport

Fair Park High School

Shreveport

Antioch Baptist Church

Shreveport

St. Paul's Bottoms (Boundary Increase)

Shreveport

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium

Shreveport

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Frequently asked about Caddo

When does Caddo first appear in the US census?

Caddo, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 5,282.

What is the population of Caddo?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Caddo had a recorded population of 237,848.

When did Caddo's population peak?

Caddo's recorded population peaked at 254,969 in 2010.

Were any battles fought in Caddo?

4 documented military engagements took place in Caddo, including Belcher Mound Conflict, Shreveport Arsenal Seizure (1861), Shreveport Approach — Red River Campaign End.

How many historic places are in Caddo?

75 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Caddo, Louisiana.

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