Catahoula Parish's 2026 population is estimated at 7,964, reflecting a -1.95% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Catahoula Parish is the 60th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 10,379 and has grown -23.27% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.8 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 38.7 years
There are 6,684 adults, (1,611 of whom are seniors) in Catahoula Parish.
Female: 4,085 (47.6%)
Male: 4,498 (52.4%)
The racial composition of Catahoula Parish includes 62.82% White, 34.27% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,392 | 62.82% |
| Black or African American | 2,941 | 34.27% |
| Two or more races | 178 | 2.07% |
| Other race | 47 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.14% |
Catahoula Parish 's average per capita income is $39,467. Household income levels show a median of $50,275. The poverty rate stands at 24.28%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,317 | - |
| Families | $59,022 | $68,482 |
| Households | $50,275 | $61,815 |
| Non Families | $25,591 | $43,428 |
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