Bossier Parish, Louisiana

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 129,134

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    Bossier Parish is a mid-sized county in Louisiana with a population of 129,134. The median household income is $66,336, near the national median. The poverty rate is 16.4%, median home value is $215,100, and 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    129,134

    2023 estimate

    Rank #506 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $66,336

    Household

    Rank #1329 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $215,100

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #1072 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    27.3%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #912 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    50.3%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    4.0%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    7.9%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    7.7%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Louisiana
    $55,250
    Bossier Parish
    $66,336

    20% above Louisiana avg·2% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Louisiana
    21.1%
    Bossier Parish
    16.4%

    22% above Louisiana avg·10% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Louisiana
    53.3%
    Bossier Parish
    57.0%

    7% above Louisiana avg·1% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $36,233

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    16.4%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    57.0%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Louisiana
    $161,894
    Bossier Parish
    $215,100

    33% above Louisiana avg·3% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Louisiana
    $873
    Bossier Parish
    $1,168

    34% above Louisiana avg·26% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Louisiana
    72.1%
    Bossier Parish
    66.1%

    8% below Louisiana avg·9% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Louisiana
    24.1%
    Bossier Parish
    28.0%

    16% below Louisiana avg·19% below national avg

    Housing Units

    56,122

    Households

    49,661

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.5

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,582

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    82.7%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    23 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Louisiana
    18.8%
    Bossier Parish
    27.3%

    46% above Louisiana avg·13% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Louisiana
    84.0%
    Bossier Parish
    90.7%

    8% above Louisiana avg·2% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    10.5%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    11.5%

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