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Bernice

Louisiana · 1,305 residents (2025 est.) · 3.239 sq mi
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Bernice has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,399. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 454 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,300. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,355
−25%since 2000
from 1,809 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+20%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,305 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bernice
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,399
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,602 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,129
+70%since 2000
from $11,279 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
−12%since 2010
from 0.500 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+43%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
10
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(647)
Black56.7%(1,026)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(120)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.7%(1,225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(215)
Black62.6%(848)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(273)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(19)
Diversity Score67.8%(919)
Diversity Score
68
Unchangedsince 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.5%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.8%
+29.0 ptssince 2017
from 29.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2016
from 9.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bernice, Louisiana?

Bernice, Louisiana has about 1,355 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bernice, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bernice, Louisiana earns about $26,399 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bernice, Louisiana expensive?

In Bernice, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $80,300, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Bernice, Louisiana?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bernice, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bernice, Louisiana?

About 28.1% of people in Bernice, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bernice, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bernice, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 188 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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