Shreveport Population 2026

Shreveport has a population of 187,593, making it the #137 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Louisiana. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

WashingtonShreveport
Location of Shreveport (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
187,593
Rank in United States
#137
Coordinates
32.53°N, 93.75°W
~44 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,664 km
1,033 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Louisiana

CityPopulationRank in United States
New Orleans362,701#53
Baton Rouge227,470#102
Metairie138,481#203
Lafayette121,374#238
Lake Charles76,070#488
Bossier City68,094#566
Kenner67,091#578
Monroe49,598#883

Cities near Shreveport

FAQ

What is the population of Shreveport?
Shreveport has a population of 187,593 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #137 biggest city in United States.
What state is Shreveport in?
Shreveport is located in Louisiana, United States.
Is Shreveport the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,664 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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