Blanchard, Louisiana is a small town located in Caddo Parish. With a population of just 3,434 people and a population density of 778 people per square mile, it is one of the quieter towns in the area. The local economy is largely driven by small businesses such as Blanchard Grocery Store, Elsie's Diner, and the Blanchard Pawn Shop. For outdoor activities, residents enjoy visiting nearby Moonglow Water Park for swimming and water slides during the summer months and checking out the nearby trails for hiking during the winter. There are also multiple organizations like the Boys & Girls Club of Blanchard that provide recreational activities to children from kindergarten to high school. Local sports events include basketball games at Blanchard High School and softball games at Jeanettie Fields Park.
The population in Blanchard is 3,434. There are 858 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Blanchard is 40.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Blanchard is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Blanchard
- 57.4% are married
- 11.7% are divorced
- 38.1% are married with children
- 10.3% have children, but are single
Race in Blanchard
- 76.2% are White
- 14.8% are Black
- 2.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander