District 5, Louisiana
District 5 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 5 is a geographic entity located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,376. The land area covers 70.44 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,376 | ±635 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 49.2 yrs | ±7.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,152 | ±307 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,372 | ±295 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,152 | ±307 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 220 | ±145 |
| Median Home Value | $130,500 | ±$55,767 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,260 | ±$940 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,107 | ±$19,338 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,134 | ±$8,667 |
| Poverty Rate | 30.1% | ±13% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 715 | ±364 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ±6.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 836 | ±285 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 63.5% | ±15.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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PARISH OF DESOTO
GUS Population: 27,274 (2024)
ID: 127794
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: POLICE JURY PRESIDENT
101 FRANKLIN ST, MANSFIELD LA 71052-2046
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Shreveport, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Shreveport, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Shreveport, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Shreveport, LA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Shreveport, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Shreveport, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Shreveport, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Shreveport, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Shreveport, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Shreveport, LA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Louisiana State University-Shreveport
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College | 12.7 mi away | One University Place, Shreveport, LA, 71115-2399 |
3187975000
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STONEWALL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 808 HIGHWAY 171, STONEWALL, LA, 71078 |
(318) 925-9191
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Blalock's Professional Beauty College
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College Vocational | 13.5 mi away | 7460 Youree drive suite 130, Shreveport, LA, 71105 |
3186388662
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CEDAR GROVE/LINE AVENUE BRANCH
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 8303 LINE AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71106 |
(318) 868-3890
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Pat Goins Beauty Schools formerly Paul Mitchell the School-Shreveport
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College Vocational | 13.5 mi away | 7460 Youree Dr Ste. 130, Shreveport, LA, 71105 | — |
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HAMILTON/SOUTH CADDO BRANCH
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 2111 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71118 |
(318) 687-6824
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Remington College-Shreveport Campus
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College | 13.7 mi away | 2106 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA, 71118 |
3186714000
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DESOTO PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 109 CROSBY STREET, MANSFIELD, LA, 71052 |
(318) 872-6100
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Ayers Career College
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College Vocational | 14.7 mi away | 8820 Jewella Ave, Shreveport, LA, 71118 |
3188683000
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BROADMOOR BRANCH
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 1212 CAPT. SHREVE DR., SHREVEPORT, LA, 71105 |
(318) 869-0120
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RED RIVER RSCH STN, LA US, located 11.6 miles from District 5. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56.7° | 36.0° | 46.4° | 4.88" | 0.1" |
| February | 61.0° | 39.5° | 50.3° | 4.43" | 0.1" |
| March | 68.9° | 46.6° | 57.8° | 5.07" | 0.0" |
| April | 76.5° | 53.9° | 65.2° | 5.56" | 0.0" |
| May | 83.8° | 63.3° | 73.6° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| June | 90.2° | 70.9° | 80.5° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| July | 93.2° | 73.4° | 83.3° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| August | 93.9° | 72.2° | 83.1° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| September | 88.9° | 65.5° | 77.2° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 79.1° | 53.9° | 66.5° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| November | 67.4° | 44.7° | 56.0° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| December | 58.9° | 38.0° | 48.4° | 5.00" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frierson CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Stonewall town | Town | 9.9 mi | — |
| Gloster CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
| Grand Cane village | Village | 15.3 mi | — |
| Mansfield city | City | 15.4 mi | — |
| South Mansfield village | Village | 17.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2203194801. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.