Catahoula Parish, Louisiana

About Catahoula Parish, Louisiana

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 8,583, making it the 2,602nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Catahoula Parish is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Catahoula Parish is $50,275, which ranks #2,758 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9%.

The median home value in Catahoula Parish is $101,800, 63.9% below the national median. Renters in Catahoula Parish pay a median gross rent of $821 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Catahoula Parish, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.7 min.

Catahoula Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (34.3%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).

All data for Catahoula Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.