Parishes
Caldwell Parish
Caldwell Parish is located in the center of seven parishes in northcentral Louisiana.
| Land area | 529.5 squares miles (338,856 acres) |
| Water area | 11.3 square miles (7,235 acres) |
| Estimated population (2007) | 10,615 |
| In 2007 retail trade was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $17,994. | |
| Per capita income grew by 8.6% between 1995 and 2005. | |
Caldwell Parish lies a few miles south of Monroe, Louisiana (Ouachita Parish) on Highway 165. It is the center of an area that abounds in beautiful scenery, fish-filled lakes, productive farming land and towering forests. Although one of the smaller parishes of the state in area and population, Caldwell Parish makes up in friendliness and hospitality for what it lacks in size.
The parish is approximately 24 miles square with the Ouachita River meandering from north to south, dividing the alluvial lands on the east from the hill country to the west with both sections being heavily timbered. Pine forests dominate the hills and ridges west of the river, while the east banks forests feature gum, oak, hickory and cypress. Adjacent parishes are Ouachita Parish (north), Richland Parish (northeast), Franklin Parish (east), Catahoula Parish (southeast), LaSalle Parish (south), Winn Parish (southwest), and Jackson Parish (northwest).
| People and Income Overview (by place of residence) |
|
| Population (2006) | 10,615 |
| Growth (since 1990) | 8.3% |
| Households (2000) | 3,941 |
| Labor Force (persons in 2006) | 4,374 |
| Unemployment Rate (2006) | 3.8% |
| Per Capita Personal Income (2005) | $21,050 |
| Median Household Income (2004) | $29,227 |
| Poverty Rate (2004) | 20.6% |
| High School Diploma or more - Adults 25+ (2000) | 65.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree or more - Adults 25+ (2000) | 8.8% |
| Industry Overview (2006) (by place of work) |
|
| Covered Employment | 2,517 |
| Average wage per job | $24,377 |
| Manufacturing - all jobs in Parish | 3.7% |
| Average wage per job | $21,522 |
| Transportation and Warehousing - all jobs in Parish | 3.3% |
| Average wage per job | $44,703 |
| Healthcare, Social Assistance - all jobs in Parish | 0.0% |
| Average wage per job | N/A |
| Finance and Insurance - all jobs in Parish | 5.2% |
| Average wage per job | $29,119 |
Parish Seat
Cities
Town of Clarks - Mayor Phyllis Holmes
Town of Columbia - Mayor Charles Simons
Town of Grayson - Mayor Carmen E. Head
Parish Government
Caldwell Parish Police Jury
P. O. Box 1737
Columbia, LA 71418
Telephone: (318) 649-2681
Fax: (318) 649-5930
Email: cppj1@bellsouth.net
President - Lanny Dark
Vice President - Charles Braddock
Secretary/Treasurer - Melvin Stephens
Police Jury Members
District 1 - Kenneth Graham
District 2 - Lanny Dark
District 3 - Bobbie Harrison
District 4 - Eddie Hearns
District 5 - Archie Williams
District 6 - Jimmy Gaylor
District 7 - Charles Braddock
More information about the Louisiana Police Jury
Contact this Parish
Town of Columbia
P. O. Box 10
Columbia, LA 71418
Telephone: (318) 649-6174
Fax: (318) 649-0758
Email: redension@bellsouth.net
For more information, contact the following partners listed in the partners section
- Main Street Columbia
- Caldwell Parish Industrial Development Board
- Columbia Port Commission
Community Economic Development Website Connections
Columbia, LA Website
Clarks, LA Website
Grayson, LA Website
View this parish's information on the Louisiana Site Selection Center
Bookmark or Share This
Print ThisSign up for updates
Subscribe to the NELEA newsletter and get updates.
Who we are
Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance is a private, not-for-profit corporation utilizing local, state, federal and private resources and programs to enhance the available economic elements present in our region to promote and grow the regional resources leading to a vibrant economy.
What we do
We provide technical assistance, loan programs, technical communication, education, community enhancement, marketing and business retention to enhance our economy. We preside as the Coordinating Responsible Authority for the Northern and Central Renewal Communities representing the poorest areas of Louisiana.
Social Media
Connect with NELEA on Facebook.
Other NELEA social media links.
Case studies
NELEA was deeply involved in bringing the Conagra Foods plant to the Delhi, LA community.
Find out what we did & current news »
Media center
NELEA recently produced a video detailing the economic opportunities still available in Louisiana during the current economic conditions.
View more video presentations »
Useful Links
Explore related websites that assist in providing information associated with the economic development efforts and progress in Northeast Louisiana.
Renewal Louisiana
Renewal Community information, facts, Q&A's, form links and much more about the Renewal Community Inititive in Louisiana.
Louisiana Community Progress
This site is a source for information about Northeast Louisiana and economic opportunities in the region.
