Louisiana

Catahoula

8,906
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Catahoula

Catahoula, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 1,164. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,906.

Its recorded population peaked at 16,351 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 46 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Action at Harrisonburg LA, Battle of Fort DeRussy, Red River Campaign — Engagement at Henderson's Hill, and 14 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,906
201010,407
200010,920
199011,065
198012,287
197011,769
196011,421
195011,834
194014,618
193012,451
192011,074
191010,415
190016,351
189012,002
188010,277
18708,475
186011,651
18507,132
18404,955
18302,581
18202,287
18101,164
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Catahoula

Military engagements that took place in Catahoula, Louisiana.

Action at Harrisonburg LA
1863
Battle of Fort DeRussy
1864
Red River Campaign — Engagement at Henderson's Hill
1864
Red River Campaign — Battle of Fort De Russy
1864
Expedition to Fort De Russy
1864

Historic places in Catahoula

National Register of Historic Places listings in Catahoula, Louisiana.

Harrisonburg Methodist Church
Harrisonburg
Catahoula Parish Courthouse
Harrisonburg
Spring Ridge Baptist Church
Enterprise
Battleground Plantation
Sicily Island
Sargent House
Harrisonburg
Ferry Place
Sicily Island
Green-Lovelace House
Sicily Island
Moss Grove Plantation House
Jonesville
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Frequently asked about Catahoula

When does Catahoula first appear in the US census?
Catahoula, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 1,164.
What is the population of Catahoula?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Catahoula had a recorded population of 8,906.
When did Catahoula's population peak?
Catahoula's recorded population peaked at 16,351 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Catahoula?
5 documented military engagements took place in Catahoula, including Action at Harrisonburg LA, Battle of Fort DeRussy, Red River Campaign — Engagement at Henderson's Hill.
How many historic places are in Catahoula?
14 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Catahoula, Louisiana.
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