The Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area is a vibrant and growing area with a population of 395,086 people. The population density of 123.12 people per square mile is higher than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. This area offers residents year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating in its many local parks and lakes. There are many businesses in this area from big box stores to small local shops. For those looking to be part of a demographic organization, there are numerous cultural events held throughout the year including Mardi Gras celebrations and music festivals like Mudbug Madness and Red River Revel Arts Festival. Sports fans can enjoy the local baseball team, the Shreveport Captains who play at Airline Park or the Shreveport Mudbugs hockey team who play at George’s Pond at Hirsch Coliseum.
The population in Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area is 395,086. There are 124 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area is 37.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area
- 44.8% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 25.5% are married with children
- 24.3% have children, but are single
Race in Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area
- 54.1% are White
- 38.8% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander