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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bernice

Louisiana · 1,809 residents · 3.239 sq mi
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Bernice has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,602. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,800. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,809
+17%since 1990
from 1,543 in 1990
1990 – 2025
559 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 476 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+7%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bernice
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,602
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,984 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,279
+36%since 1990
from $8,288 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.8%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 37.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$319
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
66.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
33.2% rent
2.1
−16%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(599)
Black61%(942)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.9%(940)
2000
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(647)
Black56.7%(1,026)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(120)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score67.7%(1,225)
68
+11%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−7%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bernice, Louisiana?

Bernice, Louisiana has about 1,809 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bernice, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bernice, Louisiana earns about $20,602 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 $43,800, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Bernice, Louisiana?

About 11.6% 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 30.8% of people in Bernice, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bernice, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bernice, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 266 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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