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Bogalusa, LA · 1 counties · 44,937 residents (2025 est.) · 669.637 sq mi
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Bogalusa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,380. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $155,700. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,120
+3%since 2000
from 43,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+13%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:44,937 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
43K44K45K46K48K1990201020202024Bogalusa
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,380
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,264 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,927
+101%since 2000
from $12,915 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
−1%since 2010
from 0.495 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,700
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+58%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(29,396)
Black31.4%(13,781)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(334)
Asian0.2%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(24,434)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(28,197)
Black26.8%(12,101)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,508)
Asian0.1%(37)
Other7.3%(3,277)
Diversity Score66.4%(29,956)
Segregation Score36.3%(16,376)
Diversity Score
66
+19%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
+18%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 22.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 53.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

BogalusaCENTRAL10,321
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1 component county

Washington ParishCENTRAL44,937
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bogalusa, LA?

Bogalusa, LA has about 45,120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bogalusa, LA?

The typical household in Bogalusa, LA earns about $45,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bogalusa, LA expensive?

In Bogalusa, LA, the median home is worth about $155,700, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Bogalusa, LA?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bogalusa, LA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bogalusa, LA?

About 24.3% of people in Bogalusa, LA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bogalusa, LA grown since 1990?

Yes, Bogalusa, LA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,935 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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