State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
3.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
484.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.01% (-16)
Growth Since 2010
-7.52% (-127)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Bernice, Louisiana Population 2021
1,562
Bernice is a city located in Union Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 1,562, it is the 134th largest city in Louisiana and the 8562nd largest city in the United States . Bernice is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -7.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,689 in 2010. Bernice reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 3 miles, Bernice has a population density of 484 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bernice is $32,485 with a poverty rate of 33.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $471 per month, and the median house value is $59,800. The median age in Bernice is 40.8 years, 40.1 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
Bernice Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bernicewas:
- Black or African American: 60.34%
- White: 38.17%
- Other race: 1.24%
- Two or more races: 0.26%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Bernice, Louisiana is 1,562 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,594.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,689.
Bernice, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 928 | 60.34% |
| White | 587 | 38.17% |
| Some Other Race | 19 | 1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.26% |
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Bernice Population by Race
Bernice Population Pyramid $2021
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Bernice Population by Age
Bernice Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 571 | 2.67 | 51.3 |
| Non Family | 245 | 1.07 | 31.8 |
| Married | 161 | 3.81 | 79.5 |
| Female | 141 | 3.43 | 51.8 |
| Male | 24 | 6.79 | 58.3 |
3.76
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
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Bernice Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 6.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 8.48% |
| High School Graduate | 591 | 56.94% |
| Some College | 113 | 10.89% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 6.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 6.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 4.14% |
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Bernice Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bernice Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 632 | 529 | 48 |
| White | 351 | 303 | 61 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 43 | |
| Other Race | 9 | ||
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.38%.
Bernice Educational Attainment by Race
Bernice Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bernice Language by Age
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Bernice Language
95.66% of Bernice residents speak only English, while 4.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.34% of the population.
Bernice Language
Bernice Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 927 | 320 | 34.52% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 122 | 86.52% |
| White | 442 | 59 | 13.35% |
| Multiple | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
33.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.08%
Male Poverty Rate
36.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bernice
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bernice is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bernice is White, with 13.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.04%.
Bernice Poverty
Bernice Poverty Rate by Education
Bernice Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Bernice Married by Age and Sex
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Bernice Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Bernice Marital Status by Race
Bernice Marital Status
Bernice Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 20 | 2.77% |
| White | 7 | 1.74% |
Bernice Veterans by Race
Bernice Veterans by Education
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37.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bernice Veterans by Education
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42.4%
Labor Force Participation
40.4%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Bernice Employment by Age
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Bernice Employment by Race
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Bernice Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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88.88%
Born in Bernice
98.89%
Native Born
1.11%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.89% of Bernice residents were born in the United States, with 88.88% having been born in Louisiana. 0.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Bernice Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,562 | -16 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 1,578 | -16 | -1.00% |
| 2019 | 1,594 | -16 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 1,610 | -14 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 1,624 | -18 | -1.10% |
| 2016 | 1,642 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 1,642 | -9 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 1,651 | 5 | 0.30% |
| 2013 | 1,646 | -11 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 1,657 | -24 | -1.43% |
| 2011 | 1,681 | -12 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 1,693 | 0.00% |