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Bunkie

Louisiana · 3,346 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 $24,129. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 1,316 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,600. Households here earn about 53% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,346
−28%since 2000
from 4,662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+19%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Bunkie
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,129
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,745 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,135
+57%since 2000
from $10,302 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32%(1,070)
Black61%(2,041)
Hispanic / Latino2%(67)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other3.8%(126)
Diversity Score64.3%(2,152)
Diversity Score
64
Unchangedsince 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.9%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bunkie, Louisiana?

Bunkie, Louisiana has about 3,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bunkie, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bunkie, Louisiana earns about $24,129 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 $83,600, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Bunkie, Louisiana?

About 10.1% 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 8.8% 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 1,698 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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