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Bienville Parish

Louisiana · 12,981 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 $27,815. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 2,771 residents. 12% 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 $73,700. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,981
−18%since 2000
from 15,752 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+16%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Bienville Parish
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,815
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,663 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,513
+73%since 2000
from $12,471 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$474
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+54%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(8,607)
Black43.6%(6,860)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(149)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(9,937)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(6,901)
Black40.6%(5,273)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(211)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other1.6%(204)
Diversity Score65.6%(8,520)
Segregation Score34.6%(4,487)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bienville Parish, Louisiana?

Bienville Parish, Louisiana has about 12,981 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bienville Parish, Louisiana earns about $27,815 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 $73,700, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Bienville Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.3% 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 29.5% 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 2,998 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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