HaughtonLA
A town of 4,485. A typical home worth about $257K.
What makes Haughton stand out
The 3 things Haughton does most differently from other towns.
Haughton has grown 31.4% since 2010
3,454 people in 2010; 4,485 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Haughton’s report card
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Local news
All →- Win sprints: Sudden disappearance near end of Haughton's breakthrough gives coach's friends, fans a scareThe Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Sep 26
- Pallet fire temporarily closes Bellevue Road in Haughtonwestcentralsbest.com · Sep 24
- Haughton lineman, on the right side of a coin flip for his life, revels in senior seasonThe Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Sep 24
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Haughton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Haughton
Most working residents leave Haughton for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Shreveport (34%), Bossier City (21%) and Benton (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
A typical Haughton home is worth about $257K
The typical Haughton home is worth about $257,000, up 1.9% in a year, 18% above the Louisiana typical home.
Typical home value
Haughton’s public schools outperform 88% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Haughton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton Elementary School | PK–5 | 618 | A− |
| Haughton Middle School | 6–8 | 993 | B+ |
| Haughton High School | 8–12 | 1,360 | A |
Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Haughton beats the Louisiana average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Haughton | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 12.9% | 15.2% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 52.9% | 57.2% |
Mild winters, hot summers
Haughton has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Haughton
Haughton's reported crime rate is well below Louisiana's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
0% of Haughton is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Joe Delaney Memorial Park | 0.4 mi | 5 |
96% of working residents leave Haughton for work
Where Haughton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Haughton
5 notable people were born in Haughton.
About Haughton
Town in Louisiana, United States
Haughton is a town in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 4,539 in 2020. It is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area.
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- Population
- 4,539
- Area
- 5.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 240 ft
- ZIP code
- 71037
- Area code
- 318