Caldwell Parish, Louisiana
Caldwell Parish (French: Paroisse de Caldwell) 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]
Caldwell Parish | |
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 Caldwell Parish Courthouse in Columbia | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana | |
 Louisiana's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32°05′N 92°07′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Founded | 1838 |
| Named for | Local Caldwell family |
| Seat | Columbia |
| Largest village | Clarks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 541 sq mi (1,400 km2) |
| • Land | 529 sq mi (1,370 km2) |
| • Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 2.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 9,645 |
| • Density | 18/sq mi (6.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | www |
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the parish has a total area of 541 square miles (1,400 km2), of which 529 square miles (1,370 km2) is land and 11 square miles (28 km2) (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
Town
- Columbia (parish seat)
Census-designated place
Unincorporated communities
- Copenhagen
- Corey
- Hebert
- Kelly
- Ward 5
- Bosco
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 2,017 | — | |
| 1850 | 2,815 | 39.6% | |
| 1860 | 4,833 | 71.7% | |
| 1870 | 4,820 | −0.3% | |
| 1880 | 5,767 | 19.6% | |
| 1890 | 5,814 | 0.8% | |
| 1900 | 6,917 | 19.0% | |
| 1910 | 8,593 | 24.2% | |
| 1920 | 9,514 | 10.7% | |
| 1930 | 10,430 | 9.6% | |
| 1940 | 12,046 | 15.5% | |
| 1950 | 10,293 | −14.6% | |
| 1960 | 9,004 | −12.5% | |
| 1970 | 9,354 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 10,761 | 15.0% | |
| 1990 | 9,810 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 10,560 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 10,132 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 9,645 | −4.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] 1790-1960[5] 1900-1990[6] 1990-2000[7] 2010-2013[8] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 7,551 | 78.29% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,528 | 15.84% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.44% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 281 | 2.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 221 | 2.29% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,645 people, 3,665 households, and 2,534 families residing in the parish. As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 10,560 people, 3,941 households, and 2,817 families residing in the parish. The population density was 20 people per square mile (7.7 people/km2). There were 5,035 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (3.9/km2).
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. In 2020, its racial makeup was 78.29% non-Hispanic white, 15.84% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.445 Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.91% multiracial or other, and 2.29% Hispanic or Latino of any race.[1]
Law enforcement
The Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency of the parish.[10]
Politics
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 3,976 | 83.49% | 745 | 15.64% | 41 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 3,822 | 81.46% | 788 | 16.79% | 82 | 1.75% |
| 2012 | 3,640 | 77.18% | 1,016 | 21.54% | 60 | 1.27% |
| 2008 | 3,696 | 75.54% | 1,118 | 22.85% | 79 | 1.61% |
| 2004 | 3,308 | 69.61% | 1,384 | 29.12% | 60 | 1.26% |
| 2000 | 2,817 | 65.09% | 1,359 | 31.40% | 152 | 3.51% |
| 1996 | 1,842 | 40.40% | 2,117 | 46.44% | 600 | 13.16% |
| 1992 | 1,752 | 37.40% | 2,061 | 44.00% | 871 | 18.60% |
| 1988 | 2,997 | 65.74% | 1,423 | 31.21% | 139 | 3.05% |
| 1984 | 3,341 | 69.33% | 1,348 | 27.97% | 130 | 2.70% |
| 1980 | 2,653 | 57.91% | 1,786 | 38.99% | 142 | 3.10% |
| 1976 | 1,890 | 49.66% | 1,830 | 48.08% | 86 | 2.26% |
| 1972 | 2,306 | 76.99% | 508 | 16.96% | 181 | 6.04% |
| 1968 | 490 | 13.19% | 973 | 26.19% | 2,252 | 60.62% |
| 1964 | 2,534 | 80.62% | 609 | 19.38% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 716 | 35.08% | 694 | 34.00% | 631 | 30.92% |
| 1956 | 587 | 35.17% | 468 | 28.04% | 614 | 36.79% |
| 1952 | 961 | 45.27% | 1,162 | 54.73% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 151 | 8.64% | 777 | 44.45% | 820 | 46.91% |
| 1944 | 505 | 30.66% | 1,142 | 69.34% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 318 | 16.01% | 1,668 | 83.99% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 235 | 14.63% | 1,371 | 85.37% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1932 | 86 | 5.58% | 1,448 | 93.96% | 7 | 0.45% |
| 1928 | 288 | 26.42% | 802 | 73.58% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1924 | 77 | 14.72% | 442 | 84.51% | 4 | 0.76% |
| 1920 | 128 | 19.19% | 539 | 80.81% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1916 | 20 | 3.47% | 554 | 96.01% | 3 | 0.52% |
| 1912 | 18 | 3.57% | 366 | 72.62% | 120 | 23.81% |
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
Martin Homeplace Museum outside Columbia
The Caldwell Parish Library is located behind the courthouse in Columbia
Caldwell Parish High School
Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Columbia
Long Lake in Caldwell Parish; a landowner builds a pier with slide and diving board.
References
- "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
- "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
- "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
- "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
- "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
- "Caldwell Parish, Louisiana". quickfacts.census.gov. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved November 21, 2012.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "CALDWELL PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE – Committed to our Community". cpso.us. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
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