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Bonita

Louisiana · 159 residents (2025 est.) · 1.349 sq mi
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Bonita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,694. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 171 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 39.0% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
−51%since 2000
from 335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+36%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:159 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1171772362953551990201020202024Bonita
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,694
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,727 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,806
−29%since 2000
from $25,029 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
−6%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing13.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$685
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
63.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bonita on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(143)
Black55.5%(186)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(213)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(60)
Black62.2%(102)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(98)
Diversity Score
60
−6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+74%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
10.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.9%
−59.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2013
from 49.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.5%
+31.4 ptssince 2017
from 23.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonita, Louisiana?

Bonita, Louisiana has about 164 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonita, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bonita, Louisiana earns about $25,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonita, Louisiana expensive?

In Bonita, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Bonita, Louisiana?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bonita, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonita, Louisiana?

About 39.0% of people in Bonita, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonita, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonita, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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