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Bonita

Louisiana · 284 residents · 1.349 sq mi
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Bonita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,750. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,300. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
284
−15%since 2000
from 335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
−8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1171772362953551990201020202024Bonita
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,750
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,727 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,056
−16%since 2000
from $25,029 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$388
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−43.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+38%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(87)
Black59.9%(170)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(21)
Asian1.8%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.4%(191)
Diversity Score
67
+6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+88%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonita, Louisiana?

Bonita, Louisiana has about 284 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonita, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bonita, Louisiana earns about $29,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonita, Louisiana expensive?

In Bonita, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $53,300, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Bonita, Louisiana?

About 2.2% 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 27.5% of people in Bonita, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonita, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonita, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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