Bawcomville, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Bawcomville, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 47.3% is well above the state average

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Very AffordableHome value to income ratio of 2.5x is exceptionally low

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bawcomville, Louisiana had a total population of 2,804, the 154th largest community in Louisiana, with a median household income of $24,929, which is 59% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 47.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 59% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (47.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 4.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x.

Bawcomville Quick Facts

Population 2,804

Median Household Income $24,929

Median Home Value $61,500

Poverty Rate 47.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.9%

Median Age 39.7 years

Homeownership Rate 65.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.6%

High School Graduation Rate 65.5%

Diversity Index 46/100

Population 2,804 154th of 488

Median Income $24,929 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 47.3% 280% higher than national

Median Home Value $61,500 bottom 10%

How Bawcomville Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,635	2,804	+6.4%
Median household income	$32,721	$24,929	-23.8%
Median home value	$65,600	$61,500	-6.3%

How Bawcomville Compares

Median Household Income

Bawcomville

$24,929

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bawcomville

$61,500

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 50.1%

$25K-$50K 22.8%

$50K-$100K 11.6%

$100K+ 15.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

16.4%

$10K-$15K

11.2%

$15K-$20K

7.5%

$20K-$25K

15.0%

$25K-$30K

1.1%

$30K-$35K

5.5%

$35K-$40K

8.6%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

3.4%

$60K-$75K

2.1%

$75K-$100K

6.1%

$100K-$125K

7.5%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

2.5%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

56.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.0%

Renter 35.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $945/mo 45.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.3%

18-34

13.7%

35-54

35.7%

55-74

27.8%

75+

3.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Bawcomville Rankings in Louisiana

#154 Population of 488

#406 Median Income of 437

#442 Education of 488

#400 Home Value of 425

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Other Cities in Ouachita Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Monroe	47,004	$40,505	35.9%	$198,900
Claiborne	13,308	$72,420	11.3%	$219,200
West Monroe	12,729	$49,386	26.3%	$192,400
Brownsville	4,357	$35,526	29.4%	$74,700
Swartz	4,110	$67,287	14.5%	$199,800
Richwood	3,839	$31,680	39.1%	$53,000
Lakeshore	3,437	$48,214	23.6%	$166,800
Sterlington	2,229	$69,007	17.3%	$228,400
Calhoun	420	$138,372	0.0%	$275,200

Cities Similar to Bawcomville

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Mamou	2,864	$24,808	$86,500	7.6%	58.5%
Arcadia	2,635	$24,860	$93,700	10.9%	42.1%
Homer	2,654	$23,160	$80,700	12.2%	45.3%
Vivian	2,975	$22,237	$62,700	9.7%	44.3%
Ferriday	3,098	$28,467	$84,800	20.0%	55.0%

Population Overview

Bawcomville is a small community located in Louisiana, within Ouachita Parish. The total population is 2,804. It ranks as the 154th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bawcomville is 39.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bawcomville is $24,929. This is 59% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 69% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 47.3%. This is 150% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $61,500. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Bawcomville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bawcomville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.8%. The Black or African American population (13.8%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

4.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 83% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 65.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bawcomville, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bawcomville, Louisiana?

Bawcomville, Louisiana has a population of 2,804 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bawcomville, LA?

The median household income in Bawcomville is $24,929, which is 69% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Bawcomville, LA?

The poverty rate in Bawcomville is 47.3%. This means approximately 1,327 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bawcomville, Louisiana?

Bawcomville's population is 71.3% White, 13.8% Black, 10.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bawcomville, LA?

The median home value in Bawcomville is $61,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.

How educated is Bawcomville, Louisiana?

4.6% of adults (25+) in Bawcomville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.