Haughton, LA is a small town located in Bossier Parish. With a population of 4,413 and a population density of 566 people per square mile, it is clear that Haughton has a small-town atmosphere and charm. It is close to larger cities such as Shreveport and Bossier City, providing its residents with easy access to amenities and attractions.
There are many businesses located in Haughton including grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, banks, clothing stores, retail outlets, and more. There are also plenty of year round outdoor activities for visitors and locals alike including hiking trails at both Buena Vista Park and Bistineau State Park. Additionally there are also golf courses, ATV parks, fishing spots, campgrounds and more. For those looking for something different, there are many organizations located within the town offering everything from religious groups to educational groups –including an Academy of Science & Math located at the nearby Air Force base in Barksdale.
Lastly sports fans can enjoy the local sporting events hosted in town throughout the year! Friday night football games can be seen at Haughton High School as well as basketball matches at the various school gyms located around town. Furthermore softball tournaments take place regularly throughout the summer months at Betty Virginia Park or McEachern Sports Complex too!
The population in Haughton is 4,413. There are 770 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Haughton is 30.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Haughton is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Haughton
- 44.3% are married
- 21.2% are divorced
- 18.0% are married with children
- 41.4% have children, but are single
Race in Haughton
- 85.9% are White
- 12.9% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander