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Bienville Parish

Louisiana · 15,752 residents · 811.344 sq mi
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Bienville Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,663. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,600. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,752
−1%since 1990
from 15,979 in 1990
1990 – 2025
19 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+10%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Bienville Parish
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,663
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,043 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,471
+52%since 1990
from $8,194 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.1%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 31.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
22.1% rent
1.7
−18%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(9,006)
Black43.5%(6,946)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(64)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score62.2%(9,935)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(8,607)
Black43.6%(6,860)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(149)
Asian0.2%(24)
Diversity Score63.1%(9,937)
63
+1%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.9%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
+7%since 1990
from 22.8 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 Bienville Parish, Louisiana?

Bienville Parish, Louisiana has about 15,752 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bienville Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bienville Parish, Louisiana earns about $23,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bienville Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Bienville Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $40,600, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Bienville Parish, Louisiana?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bienville Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bienville Parish, Louisiana?

About 26.1% of people in Bienville Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bienville Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bienville Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 227 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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