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Bossier City

Louisiana · 62,701 residents · 44.258 sq mi
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Bossier City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,600. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,701
+11%since 2000
from 56,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,417 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+8%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K56K60K65K70K1990201020202024Bossier City
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,385
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,561 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,034
+59%since 2000
from $17,032 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+61%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(39,177)
Black22.6%(12,759)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2,232)
Asian1.7%(967)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.9%(31,025)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(31,843)
Black30.4%(19,092)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(6,695)
Asian2.4%(1,482)
Other2.5%(1,551)
Diversity Score76.5%(47,965)
Diversity Score
76
+39%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bossier City, Louisiana?

Bossier City, Louisiana has about 62,701 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bossier City, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bossier City, Louisiana earns about $48,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bossier City, Louisiana expensive?

In Bossier City, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $165,600, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

How educated are people in Bossier City, Louisiana?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bossier City, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bossier City, Louisiana?

About 20.1% of people in Bossier City, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bossier City, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bossier City, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,983 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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