Bienville Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: Bienville Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Bienville Parish, Louisiana has a population of 12,638, the 55th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $35,011 and the median home value is $99,500. The poverty rate is 29.3%.

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

Bienville Parish Quick Facts

Population 12,638

Median Household Income $35,011

Median Home Value $99,500

Poverty Rate 29.3%

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Median Age 43.9 years

Homeownership Rate 70.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.2%

High School Graduation 87.0%

Cities/Places 10

Population 12,638 55th of 64

Median Income $35,011 42% lower than state

Poverty Rate 29.3%

Unemployment 6.3%

How Bienville Parish 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	12,769	12,638	-1.0%
Median household income	$34,992	$35,011	+0.1%
Median home value	$93,600	$99,500	+6.3%

Median Household Income

Bienville Parish

$35,011

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bienville Parish

$99,500

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 39.3%

$25K-$50K 23.5%

$50K-$100K 22.6%

$100K+ 14.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.8%

$10K-$15K

10.6%

$15K-$20K

9.8%

$20K-$25K

10.1%

$25K-$30K

6.5%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

6.5%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

1.8%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

7.6%

$75K-$100K

8.4%

$100K-$125K

5.0%

$125K-$150K

3.5%

$150K-$200K

3.6%

$200K+

2.4%

Employment

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

46.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.2%

Renter 29.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $606/mo 20.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.6%

18-34

17.2%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

26.7%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bienville Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Arcadia	2,635	$24,860	42.1%	$93,700
Ringgold	1,405	$30,592	33.8%	$92,800
Gibsland	681	$22,121	34.2%	$93,300
Castor	325	$30,179	45.9%	$90,000
Lucky	196	$31,250	21.0%	$45,000
Saline	188	N/A	15.4%	N/A
Jamestown	165	$50,250	10.9%	$104,500
Mount Lebanon	143	N/A	4.9%	N/A
Bryceland	139	$72,870	13.0%	$66,500
Bienville	134	$34,167	26.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Bienville Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 12,638. It is the 55th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bienville Parish is 43.9 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bienville Parish is $35,011. This is 42% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.3%. This is 55% 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 $99,500. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Bienville Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bienville Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 40.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 87.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bienville Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bienville Parish, Louisiana?

Bienville Parish has a population of 12,638, making it the 55th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Bienville Parish?

The median household income in Bienville Parish is $35,011 with a poverty rate of 29.3%.

How many cities are in Bienville Parish, Louisiana?

Bienville Parish contains 10 Census-designated places.