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Bonita

Louisiana · 170 residents · 1.349 sq mi
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Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 165 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
−49%since 2000
from 335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
126 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+20%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1171772362953551990201020202024Bonita
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,721
−33%since 2000
from $25,029 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction42.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$618
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
32.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(55)
Black58.2%(99)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(10)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other3.7%(6)
Diversity Score69.7%(119)
Diversity Score
70
+10%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−48.6 ptssince 2013
from 49.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonita, Louisiana?

Bonita, Louisiana has about 170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Bonita, Louisiana expensive?

In Bonita, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Bonita, Louisiana?

About 14.4% 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 15.8% 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 86 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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