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Bourg

Louisiana · 2,375 residents · 5.646 sq mi
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Bourg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,962. Population has declined 4% since 2019. Median home value is $164,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,375
−4%since 2019
from 2,479 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
421 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 439 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
−2%since 2019
from 41.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Bourg
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,962
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $76,905 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,192
+29%since 2019
from $26,590 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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 home value
$164,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $174,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 91.3% in 2019
14.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−6%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,441)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.5%(37)
Diversity Score3.8%(94)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(2,048)
Black0.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(83)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other5.6%(134)
Diversity Score24.2%(576)
Diversity Score
24
+542%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+18%since 2019
from 21.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 86.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 37.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Female
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bourg, Louisiana?

Bourg, Louisiana has about 2,375 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bourg, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bourg, Louisiana earns about $76,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bourg, Louisiana expensive?

In Bourg, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $164,100.

How educated are people in Bourg, Louisiana?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bourg, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bourg, Louisiana?

About 5.3% of people in Bourg, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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