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Red Chute, LA
Census-designated place in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Population
6,526
Land area
9.2sq mi
People per sq mi
708
ZIP codes
0
Red Chute and its ZIP codes
Red Chute at a glance
- Red Chute is about 6.6 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 86th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- Households here earn a median of $86,124 a year, 42% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,100 and median rent is $2,095 a month.
Local data for Red Chute, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Red Chute, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,124
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$219,100
Median rent
$2,095/mo
Homeownership
87.4%
Bachelor's or higher
34.3%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (641), German Americans (584), Italian Americans (261).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bossier Parish. PPP loans are for Red Chute.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,633
45,299 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $8,201 per person
How people get to work
Red Chute, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Red Chute, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
987
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,142
9.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Red Chute, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Red Chute
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EastwoodCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Bossier CityCity | 5.5 mi | 44.4 |
| HaughtonTown | 7.5 mi | 5.7 |
| BentonTown | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| DoylineVillage | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| ShreveportCity | 13 mi | 108.2 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| BlanchardTown | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| Dixie InnVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| BelcherVillage | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| SibleyTown | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| MindenCity | 19 mi | 15 |
| Cotton ValleyTown | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| MooringsportTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| GilliamVillage | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| HeflinVillage | 22 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Red Chute, LA in?
- Red Chute is in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Red Chute, LA?
- About 6,526 people live in Red Chute, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Red Chute?
- Nearby places include Eastwood (3.4 mi), Bossier City (5.5 mi), Haughton (7.5 mi), Benton (10 mi), Doyline (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023