Caldwell Parish, Louisiana
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Caldwell Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of 2020, its population was 9,645.[1] The parish seat is Columbia.[2]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the parish has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (2.1%) is water.[3]
Major highways
Adjacent parishes
- Jackson Parish (northwest)
- Ouachita Parish (north)
- Richland Parish (northeast)
- Franklin Parish (east)
- Catahoula Parish (southeast)
- La Salle Parish (south)
- Winn Parish (southwest)
Communities
Towns
- Columbia (parish seat)
Villages
Census-designated place
Unincorporated communities
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1840 | 2,017 | — | |
| 1850 | 2,815 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1860 | 4,833 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1870 | 4,820 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1880 | 5,767 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 5,814 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 6,917 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 8,593 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 9,514 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 10,430 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 12,046 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 10,293 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 9,004 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 9,354 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 10,761 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 9,810 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 10,560 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 10,132 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 9,645 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2025 (est.) | 9,344 | [4] Decrease | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010-2013[9] | |||
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the parish had a population of 9,645, 3,752 households, and 2,534 families. The median age was 41.2 years, 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18, and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older; for every 100 females there were 108.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 107.3 males age 18 and over.[10]
There were 4,583 housing units, of which 18.1% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 76.7% were owner-occupied and 23.3% were renter-occupied; the homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.4%. About 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]
<0.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[11]
The racial makeup of the parish was 79.3% White, 15.9% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4% Asian, <0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.6% from some other race, and 3.6% from two or more races; Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 2.3% of the population.[12]
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[13] | Pop 1990[14] | Pop 2000[15] | Pop 2010[16] | Pop 2020[17] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 8,628 | 7,868 | 8,396 | 8,045 | 7,551 | 80.18% | 80.20% | 79.51% | 79.40% | 78.29% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,958 | 1,760 | 1,884 | 1,735 | 1,528 | 18.20% | 17.94% | 17.84% | 17.12% | 15.84% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 9 | 47 | 19 | 19 | 0.01% | 0.09% | 0.45% | 0.19% | 0.20% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 13 | 12 | 15 | 25 | 42 | 0.12% | 0.12% | 0.14% | 0.25% | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | x [18] | x [19] | 0 | 0 | 3 | x | x | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.06% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x [20] | x [21] | 57 | 84 | 275 | x | x | 0.54% | 0.83% | 2.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 161 | 160 | 157 | 222 | 221 | 1.50% | 1.63% | 1.49% | 2.19% | 2.29% |
| Total | 10,761 | 9,810 | 10,560 | 10,132 | 9,645 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2000 census
As of the 2000 census[22], there were 10,560 people, 3,941 households, and 2,817 families residing in the parish. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 5,035 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"..
In 2000, the racial makeup of the parish was 80.43% White, 17.90% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 1.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[22]
Law enforcement
The Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency of the parish.[23]
Politics
Caldwell Parish has been a Republican stronghold since the 1960s. Bill Clinton carried it in 1992 and 1996, which was partly due to heavy third-party presence in those presidential elections. Since then, the Republican strength in the Parish has improved in every single election, with Donald Trump obtaining nearly 86% of the vote in 2024.
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Notable people
- Buddy Caldwell, Louisiana State Attorney General, 2008–2016
- Graves B. Erskine, Marine Corps General Officer (4-Star)
- Garland Gregory, LA Tech Football
- Pam Kelly, recipient of the Wade Trophy
- John J. McKeithen, Governor of Louisiana (1964–1972)
- W. Fox McKeithen, Louisiana House of Representatives (1984–1988)
- Clay Parker, LSU baseball pitcher and football punter (1981-1985)
- Neil Riser, Louisiana State Senator elected in 2007
- Chet D. Traylor, Louisiana Supreme Court, 1997–2009
Gallery
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Martin Homeplace Museum outside Columbia
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The Caldwell Parish Library is located behind the courthouse in Columbia
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Caldwell Parish High School
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Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Columbia
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Long Lake in Caldwell Parish; a landowner builds a pier with slide and diving board.
See also
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References
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External links
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