Louisiana

Red River

7,620
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Red River

Red River, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 8,573. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 7,620.

Its recorded population peaked at 16,078 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 53 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Blair's Landing Louisiana, Action at Blair's Landing — Red River, Thomas' Plantation Skirmish — Blair's Landing Area, and 2 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20207,620
20109,091
20009,622
19909,387
198010,433
19709,226
19609,978
195012,113
194015,881
193016,078
192015,301
191011,402
190011,548
189011,318
18808,573
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Red River

Military engagements that took place in Red River, Louisiana.

Blair's Landing Louisiana
1864
Action at Blair's Landing — Red River
1864
Thomas' Plantation Skirmish — Blair's Landing Area
1864

Historic places in Red River

National Register of Historic Places listings in Red River, Louisiana.

Thomas House
Martin
Coushatta Bank Building
Coushatta

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Frequently asked about Red River

When does Red River first appear in the US census?
Red River, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 8,573.
What is the population of Red River?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Red River had a recorded population of 7,620.
When did Red River's population peak?
Red River's recorded population peaked at 16,078 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Red River?
3 documented military engagements took place in Red River, including Blair's Landing Louisiana, Action at Blair's Landing — Red River, Thomas' Plantation Skirmish — Blair's Landing Area.
How many historic places are in Red River?
2 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Red River, Louisiana.
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