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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bogalusa

Louisiana · 13,365 residents · 9.505 sq mi
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Bogalusa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,261. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,700. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,365
−6%since 1990
from 14,280 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,406 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,502 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+4%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024Bogalusa
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,261
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,863 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,476
+39%since 1990
from $8,232 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.9%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 36.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$309
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
63.3%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
36.7% rent
2.3
−1%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(9,238)
Black34.6%(4,943)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(58)
Asian0.3%(44)
Diversity Score58.2%(8,318)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(7,582)
Black41%(5,483)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(100)
Asian0.4%(52)
Diversity Score62.3%(8,332)
62
+7%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
+11%since 1990
from 17.9 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 Bogalusa, Louisiana?

Bogalusa, Louisiana has about 13,365 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bogalusa, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bogalusa, Louisiana earns about $19,261 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bogalusa, Louisiana expensive?

In Bogalusa, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $43,700, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Bogalusa, Louisiana?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bogalusa, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bogalusa, Louisiana?

About 32.9% of people in Bogalusa, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bogalusa, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bogalusa, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 915 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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