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Bienville

Louisiana · 191 residents · 11.037 sq mi
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Bienville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,891. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
−27%since 2000
from 262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+2%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151732312883461990201020202024Bienville
2024134
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,891
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,227 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,656
+142%since 2000
from $12,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$525
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
34.8% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(125)
Black29.8%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.8%(103)
Diversity Score
54
−12%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.5 min
+115%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
38.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bienville, Louisiana?

Bienville, Louisiana has about 191 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bienville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bienville, Louisiana earns about $47,891 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 $525 a month.

How educated are people in Bienville, Louisiana?

About 6.8% 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 25.9% 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 104 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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