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Bienville

Louisiana · 185 residents (2025 est.) · 11.037 sq mi
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Bienville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,167. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 128 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
134
−49%since 2000
from 262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−16%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:185 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1151732312883461990201020202024Bienville
2024134
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,167
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,227 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,474
+117%since 2000
from $12,656 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+13%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade45%
US avg: 6.9%
Information21.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$638
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−45.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
62.9% rent
Vacancy rate
41.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bienville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(148)
Black43.1%(113)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(161)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(90)
Black23.9%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other7.5%(10)
Diversity Score60.8%(81)
Diversity Score
61
−1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−8%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.0%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
40.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2017
from 55.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bienville, Louisiana?

Bienville, Louisiana has about 134 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bienville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bienville, Louisiana earns about $34,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bienville, Louisiana expensive?

In Bienville, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Bienville, Louisiana?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bienville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bienville, Louisiana?

About 26.1% of people in Bienville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bienville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bienville, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 161 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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