Bienville Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bienville Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 12,769. It is the 55th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bienville Parish is 42.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bienville Parish is $34,992. This is 42% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 55% lower. The poverty rate stands at 32.1%. This is 70% 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 6.3%. The median home value is $93,600. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Bienville Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bienville Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 41.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%.