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Bernice

Louisiana · 1,356 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 $21,583. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 453 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,200. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,356
−25%since 2000
from 1,809 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
419 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+15%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bernice
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,583
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,602 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,930
+32%since 2000
from $11,279 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$464
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+64%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(319)
Black58.7%(796)
Hispanic / Latino15%(203)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score69.6%(944)
Diversity Score
70
+3%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+8%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.4%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bernice, Louisiana?

Bernice, Louisiana has about 1,356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bernice, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bernice, Louisiana earns about $21,583 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 $75,200, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Bernice, Louisiana?

About 9.6% 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 34.2% 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 187 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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