Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Located in Louisiana, Bossier Parish has a population of 129,789 residents and a median age of 36.7 years, making it the #506 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.9%. The median home value is $227,200, and the median household income is $69,617, which is 7% below the national median.
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
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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Industry of Employment
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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
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Education
In Bossier Parish, 28.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 15.7% below the national average, ranking #890 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Bossier Parish is 75.9 years. 19.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.2% of adults in Bossier Parish smoke , 44.7% are obese , and 20.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 14.8 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Bossier Parish is 7.0 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.1 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
19.0% of children in Bossier Parish live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.0 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 23.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Bossier Parish is 58.5%. The mean commute time is 24.8 min, which is 10.3% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Bossier Parish voted Republican with a margin of 43.3%. The vote was 27.7% Dem / 71% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.3 toward Republicans .
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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.