Bossier Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 129,134

County Seat: Benton

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Median Home Value

$215,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$66,336

Across all households

Median Age

36.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

27.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)62.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)23.6%
Hispanic or Latino8.0%
Two or More Races3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.9%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

24.9%

65 Years and Over

15.0%

Male

49.7%

Female

50.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.4%

No Health Insurance

9.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$66,336

Mean Household Income

$90,757

Per Capita Income

$36,233

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$215,100

Median Rent

$1,168/mo

Total Housing Units

56,122

Owner-Occupied

66.1%

Renter-Occupied

33.9%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Married Couple Households

45.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.0%

Average Household Size

2.55

Broadband Internet Access

82.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

17.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22015.