Bossier Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 129,789 | — | #506 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,617 | -7.4% | #1,228 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.7 years | -5.7% | #2,786 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $227,200 | -19.4% | #1,110 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,174 | +0.9% | #579 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | +26.4% | #2,108 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bossier Parish has a population of 129,789, making it the #506 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.7 years, which is 5.7% below the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Bossier Parish is $69,617, ranking #1,228 out of 3,222 counties — 7.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.9% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Bossier Parish is $227,200 (-19.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,174/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.1%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
90.5% of residents in Bossier Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% below the national rate.
About Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Bossier Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 129,789, making it the 506th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bossier Parish is 36.7 years, which is 5.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bossier Parish is $69,617, which ranks #1,228 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Bossier Parish is $227,200, 19.4% below the national median. Renters in Bossier Parish pay a median gross rent of $1,174 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bossier Parish, 28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.
Bossier Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%).
All data for Bossier Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.