Red River Parish has been transformed by the drilling and exploration of the Haynesville Shale. As a rural parish, Red River had relied primarily on agriculture and timber. Currently, the oil and gas industry has injected millions into local economies.

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Coushatta, Louisiana

Named for an indian tribe, the parish seat of Red River Parish is Coushatta, Louisiana. Situated along US Highways 71 & 84, Coushatta is 40 miles from metropolitan Shreveport.

Employers like Weyerhaeuser Company, International Paper Company, Almond Brothers Lumber Co. and now energy companies afford residents an excellent quality of life with exceptional education, medical facilities, and recreational opportunities.

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Red River Parish Nurtures a New Economy

Named for the river that runs through Red River Parish, the economy of this parish until recently relied primary on agriculture, timber and forestry. However, the discovery of the Haynesville Shale in northwest Louisiana has injected millions into the local economy. Energy companies are setting up shop and drilling in Red River Parish.

ADA-ES and Energy Capital Partners built a new carbon manufacturing plant in Red River Parish. The first production line of this facility is capable of producing 125 to 175 million pounds of activated carbon (AC) per year and came online in June 2010. In addition, the air permit for the facility allows for a second production line, which, if constructed, would be capable of producing up to an additional 175 million pounds of AC per year. The project should create 50 new jobs with salaries between $50,000 and $65,000 a year and bring an estimated $350 million in capital investments to Red River, North Louisiana and the state.

Located in northwest Louisiana, Red River Parish covers 402 sq. miles and is divided by the Red River, defining two distinct sections: the rich river bottomlands on the west and the pine & oak uplands on the east. With convenient access to Interstate-49 and the Red River, the parish supports a population of 9,091 residents and a civilian labor force of 3,704 who earns an average household income of $36,609.

Red River Parish Communities
Red River Parish Demographics
Red River Parish Workplace Statistics
Red River Parish Transportation Infrastructure
Red River Parish Major Employers
Tax Structure: Cost of Business

Red River Parish Communities

• Coushatta - Parish Seat	• Hall Summit
• Crichton	• Lake End
• Edgefield	• Martin
• Grand Bayou

Red River Parish Population Demographics

(2010 U.S. Census)

Demographics
Population	9,091
Households	3,335
Median Age	36.9
Male Population	4,350 (47.8%)
Median Male Age	36.2
Female Population	4,741 (52.2%)
Median Female Age	40.5
5 Year Population Projection	8,762 to 10,780
Race
White	5,360 (59%)
African American	3,595 (36.6%)
American Indian or Alaska Native	381 (.4%)
Asian	12 (.1)
Other	89 (.9)
Hispanic Ethnicity	101 (1.1%)
Income
Median Household Income	$26,400
Average Household Income	$36,609
Per Capita Income	$13,603

Red River Parish Workplace Statistics

Workforce Source: Louisiana Workforce Commission, Sept. 2012
Civilian Labor	3,704
Employed	3,423
Unemployed	281
Unemployment rate	7.6%
White Collar Jobs	41.5%
Service Jobs	19.3%
Blue Collar Jobs	39.3%
Educational Attainment Diploma or Higher (Age 25+)	53.2%
High School Graduate	41.5%
Associate Degree	3.2%
Bachelor’s Degree	6.5%
Master’s or Doctorate	2.5%
Weekly Wages- 3Q 2010
Average Weekly Wage	$681

Red River Parish Transportation Infrastructure

Major Interstates	Interstate 49
Major Highways	US 71, US 84, US 371, LA 1
Ports	Red River Port - 2 miles Port of Shreveport-Bossier - 33.1 miles Port of Natchitoches - 23.1 miles Greater Ouachita Port - 99.7 miles
Class 1 Railroads	Kansas City Railroad (KCS) Union Pacific Railroad (UP)
Airports	Shreveport Regional Airport - 52.4

*Based on distance from parish seat

**All North Louisiana Ports are connected to deepwater ports.

Red River Parish Major Employers

Private Employers	Employees
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center	168
Public Employers
Red River Parish School Board	258

Tax Structure: Cost of Doing Business

State Corporate Income Tax	4% on the first $25,000 of net income 5% on the next $25,000 6% on the next $50,000 7% on the next $100,000 8% on the excess of $200,000 Louisiana uses single sales factor
State Corporate Franchise Tax	$1.50 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof up to $300,000 $3.00 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof in excess of $300,000 Tax rates for individuals filing single, married, filing separately, or head of household
Unemployment Insurance Tax	Standard rate range is .10% - 6.2% Rate for new employers is the average rate for the particular industry Maximum unemployment weekly benefit is $258 for 26 weeks
Parish Property	93.25 Mills*
Total Sales Taxes in Red River Parish	8.00%**
Total Sales Taxes in Coushatta	9.00%
Total Sales Taxes in Hall Summit	9.00%

* To calculate property tax, multiply the assessed value of the property by the appropriate millage rate. The assessed value is the fair market value of the property times 10% for real property or 15% for personal property.

** Sales taxes include a 4% state tax along with a local portion