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Bogalusa

Louisiana · 10,659 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 $31,619. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 2,706 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,900. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,659
−20%since 2000
from 13,365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,121 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+5%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024Bogalusa
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,619
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,261 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,539
+79%since 2000
from $11,476 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
46.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+62%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(7,582)
Black41%(5,483)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(100)
Asian0.4%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(8,332)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(4,410)
Black50.6%(5,398)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(404)
Asian0.6%(68)
Other2.6%(274)
Diversity Score70.2%(7,483)
Diversity Score
70
+13%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 23.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.1%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bogalusa, Louisiana?

Bogalusa, Louisiana has about 10,659 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bogalusa, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bogalusa, Louisiana earns about $31,619 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 $115,900, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Bogalusa, Louisiana?

About 15.5% 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 29.1% 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 3,621 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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