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Bunkie

Louisiana · 3,138 residents (2025 est.) · 3.022 sq mi
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Bunkie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,267. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 1,409 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,300. The poverty rate of 55.0% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,253
−30%since 2000
from 4,662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,076 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+16%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,138 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Bunkie
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,267
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,745 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,918
+113%since 2000
from $10,302 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
55.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+17%since 2010
from 0.473 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
60.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.7%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+50%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(2,219)
Black50.2%(2,338)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(69)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(3,013)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(888)
Black66.4%(2,161)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(148)
Diversity Score60.2%(1,959)
Diversity Score
60
−7%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 24.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 57.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bunkie, Louisiana?

Bunkie, Louisiana has about 3,253 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bunkie, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bunkie, Louisiana earns about $22,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bunkie, Louisiana expensive?

In Bunkie, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Bunkie, Louisiana?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bunkie, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bunkie, Louisiana?

About 55.0% of people in Bunkie, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bunkie, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bunkie, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,791 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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