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.
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.
In 2010, ADA Carbon Solutions and Energy Capital Partners built a $350 million activated carbon manufacturing plant in Red River Parish near Coushatta, La.- the largest, most-automated carbon plant in North America. The plant processes lignite mined at nearby Five Forks Mine into activated carbon, which is processed and shipped from a rail and logistics facility in Campti, La., near Natchitoches. The company employs 65 people with salaries in the range of $50,000-$65,000. The company also produced an estimated 299 new indirect jobs.
Located in northwest Louisiana, Red River Parish covers 389 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 an estimated 2019 population of 8,399 residents and a civilian labor force of 3,791 who earns an median household income of $37,744.
Red River Parish Communities
Red River Parish Demographics
Red River Parish Workplace Statistics
Red River Parish Transportation Infrastructure
Tax Structure: Cost of Business
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• Coushatta - Parish Seat |
• Hall Summit |
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• Crichton |
• Lake End |
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• Edgefield |
• Martin |
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• Grand Bayou |
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Demographics |
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2010 Census |
2019 Estimate |
2024 Estimate |
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Population |
9,091 |
8,399 |
8,174 |
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Households |
3,472 |
3,267 |
3,200 |
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Median Age (2019) |
40.8 |
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5-Year Population Growth Projection (2024) |
(2.68%) |
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Race (2019 Estimate) |
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White |
57.47% |
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African American |
39.53% |
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American Indian or Alaska Native |
0.61% |
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Asian |
0.27% |
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Other |
2.03% |
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Income (2019 Estimate) |
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Median Household Income |
$37,744 |
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Average Household Income |
$60,943 |
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Educational Attainment (2019 Estimate) |
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Some High School, No Diploma |
15.62% |
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High School Graduate |
45.17% |
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Some College and Associate Degree |
22.16% |
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Bachelor's Degree |
8.69% |
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Master's, Professional or Doctorate |
4.94%
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Average Weekly Wage (Q1 2019) |
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Average Weekly Wage |
$725 |
Source: Nielsen Segementation & Market Solutions, Pop-Fact Demographics 2019; Louisiana Workforce Commission
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Major Interstates |
Interstate 49 |
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Major Highways |
US 71, US 84, US 371, LA 1 |
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Ports |
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Red River Port - 2 miles
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Port of Shreveport-Bossier - 33.1 miles
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Port of Natchitoches - 23.1 miles
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Greater Ouachita Port - 99.7 miles
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Class 1 Railroads |
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Kansas City Railroad (KCS)
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Union Pacific Railroad (UP)
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Airports |
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Shreveport Regional Airport - 52.4
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*Based on distance from parish seat
**All North Louisiana Ports are connected to deepwater ports.
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State Corporate Income Tax
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4% on the first $25,000 of net income
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5% on the next $25,000
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6% on the next $50,000
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7% on the next $100,000
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8% on the excess of $200,000
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Louisiana uses single sales factor
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State Corporate Franchise Tax
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$1.50 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof up to $300,000
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$3.00 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof in excess of $300,000
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The initial corporation franchise tax is $110
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Unemployment Insurance Tax
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The 2017 wage base is $7,700
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Standard rate range is .10% - 6.2%
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Rate for new employers is the average rate for the particular industry
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Maximum unemployment weekly benefit is 1/2 of the claimant's previous wage earnings for 26 weeks
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2018 Parishwide Millage (Property Tax) Rate
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105.7 mills*
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Total Sales Taxes in Unincorporated Red River Parish
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8.95%**
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Total Sales Taxes in Coushatta
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9.95%
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Total Sales Taxes in Hall Summit
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9.95%
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* 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 5% state tax along with a local portion