Bossier Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026
Bossier Parish, Louisiana has a population of 129,789, the 12th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $69,617 and the median home value is $227,200. The poverty rate is 15.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Bossier Parish Quick Facts
How Bossier 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 | 129,134 | 129,789 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $66,336 | $69,617 | +4.9% |
| Median home value | $215,100 | $227,200 | +5.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Bossier Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City | 62,901 | $55,819 | 20.8% | $202,100 |
| Red Chute | 6,526 | $86,124 | 7.5% | $219,100 |
| Haughton | 4,485 | $51,932 | 15.6% | $234,100 |
| Eastwood | 4,440 | $80,603 | 9.6% | $258,100 |
| Benton | 2,548 | $58,143 | 23.9% | $201,000 |
| Plain Dealing | 929 | $48,894 | 20.6% | $140,300 |
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Population Overview
Bossier Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 129,789. It is the 12th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bossier Parish is 36.7 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bossier Parish is $69,617. This is 15% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $227,200. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bossier Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.5%.
Education
28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher 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 90.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Bossier 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 Bossier Parish, Louisiana?
Bossier Parish has a population of 129,789, making it the 12th most populous county in Louisiana.
What is the median income in Bossier Parish?
The median household income in Bossier Parish is $69,617 with a poverty rate of 15.9%.
How many cities are in Bossier Parish, Louisiana?
Bossier Parish contains 6 Census-designated places.