Bossier City, Louisiana Population 2022
Bossier City is a city located in Bossier Parish Louisiana. Bossier City has a 2020 population of 67,688. Bossier City is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually but its population has increased by 8.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 62,120 in 2010.
The average household income in Bossier City is $64,843 with a poverty rate of 19.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $955 per month, and the median house value is $163,500. The median age in Bossier City is 34 years, 31.9 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
Bossier City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bossier Citywas:
- White: 65.62%
- Black or African American: 27.89%
- Two or more races: 2.52%
- Asian: 2.39%
- Other race: 1.15%
- Native American: 0.39%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 389,556 | -2,575 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 392,131 | -2,575 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 394,706 | -2,575 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 397,281 | -2,880 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 400,161 | -1,786 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 401,947 | -2,053 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 404,000 | -534 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 404,534 | -1,703 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 406,237 | -1,198 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 407,435 | 3,555 | 0.87% |
| 2011 | 403,880 | 3,945 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 399,935 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,784 | 65.62% |
| Black or African American | 19,034 | 27.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1,719 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 1,629 | 2.39% |
| Some Other Race | 782 | 1.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 263 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.05% |
Bossier City Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,927 | 2.44 | 52.8 |
| Married | 11,251 | 3 | 70.2 |
| Non Family | 9,423 | 1.26 | 38.9 |
| Female | 4,680 | 3.22 | 38.5 |
| Male | 1,573 | 3.09 | 53.2 |
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Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,879 | 4.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,475 | 7.84% |
| High School Graduate | 13,154 | 29.69% |
| Some College | 11,202 | 25.29% |
| Associates Degree | 4,439 | 10.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,604 | 14.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,549 | 8.01% |
Bossier City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,155 | 26,137 | 7,518 |
| Black | 11,373 | 9,426 | 1,710 |
| Hispanic | 3,032 | 1,918 | 429 |
| Asian | 1,044 | 880 | 298 |
| 2+ Races | 637 | 560 | 219 |
| Other Race | 314 | 255 | 69 |
| Native American | 229 | 148 | 33 |
| Islander | 37 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 34.38%.
$37,841
Average Earnings
$44,182
Average Male
$31,186
Average Female
Bossier City Language by Age
Bossier City Language
92.33% of Bossier City residents speak only English, while 7.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.07% of the population.
Bossier City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 18,377 | 6,073 | 33.05% |
| White | 38,285 | 4,235 | 11.06% |
| Hispanic | 5,692 | 2,229 | 39.16% |
| Asian | 1,528 | 219 | 14.33% |
| Multiple | 1,690 | 187 | 11.07% |
| Other | 150 | NaN% | |
| Native | 263 | 37 | 14.07% |
19.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.97%
Male Poverty Rate
22.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bossier City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bossier City is Hispanic, with 39.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bossier City is Multiple, with 11.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.94%.
Bossier City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Bossier City Married by Age and Sex
Bossier City 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.
Bossier City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,129 | 15.73% |
| Black | 1,232 | 9.88% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 7.58% |
| Asian | 108 | 9.75% |
| Other Race | 87 | 27.02% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 4.94% |
Bossier City Veterans by Education
6.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
55.66%
Born in Bossier City
95.48%
Native Born
4.52%
Foreign Born
1.56%
Non Citizen
2.95%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.48% of Bossier City residents were born in the United States, with 55.66% having been born in Louisiana. 1.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 67,688 | -157 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 67,845 | -157 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 68,002 | -157 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 68,159 | -157 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 68,316 | -155 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 68,471 | 346 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 68,125 | -32 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 68,157 | 1,079 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 67,078 | 887 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 66,191 | 777 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 65,414 | 1,874 | 2.95% |
| 2011 | 63,540 | 1,420 | 2.29% |
| 2010 | 62,120 | 5,659 | 0.96% |
| 2000 | 56,461 | 3,740 | 0.69% |
| 1990 | 52,721 | 1,904 | 0.37% |
| 1980 | 50,817 | 9,222 | 2.02% |
| 1970 | 41,595 | 8,819 | 2.41% |
| 1960 | 32,776 | 17,306 | 7.80% |
| 1950 | 15,470 | 9,684 | 10.33% |
| 1940 | 5,786 | 1,783 | 3.75% |
| 1930 | 4,003 | 0.00% |