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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bunkie

Louisiana · 4,662 residents · 3.022 sq mi
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Bunkie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,745. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,300. The poverty rate of 37.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,662
−8%since 1990
from 5,044 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,543 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,669 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+5%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Bunkie
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,745
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,596 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,302
+53%since 1990
from $6,731 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.8%
−8.6 ptssince 1990
from 46.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$297
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $196 in 1990
US average: $602
60.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
39.2% rent
2.8
−10%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(2,839)
Black43.1%(2,172)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(116)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.9%(3,276)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(2,219)
Black50.2%(2,338)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(69)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score64.6%(3,013)
65
Unchangedsince 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.4%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+8%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bunkie, Louisiana?

Bunkie, Louisiana has about 4,662 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bunkie, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bunkie, Louisiana earns about $14,745 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 $41,300, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Bunkie, Louisiana?

About 8.8% 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 37.8% 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 382 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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