Bunkie, Louisiana Population 2022
Bunkie is a city located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana. Bunkie has a 2020 population of 3,747. Bunkie is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -10.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,174 in 2010.
The average household income in Bunkie is $38,495 with a poverty rate of 11.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $909 per month, and the median house value is $89,800. The median age in Bunkie is 43.3 years, 29.3 years for males, and 54.4 years for females.
Bunkie Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bunkiewas:
- Black or African American: 55.29%
- White: 41.77%
- Two or more races: 2.94%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,180 | 55.29% |
| White | 1,647 | 41.77% |
| Two or More Races | 116 | 2.94% |
Bunkie Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,702 | 2.27 | 68 |
| Married | 509 | 3.12 | 80.6 |
| Non Family | 475 | 1.03 | 71.8 |
| Female | 427 | 2.58 | 56 |
| Male | 291 | 2.34 | 57.7 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91 | 3.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 312 | 11.72% |
| High School Graduate | 994 | 37.33% |
| Some College | 816 | 30.64% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 4.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 197 | 7.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 139 | 5.22% |
Bunkie Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,490 | 1,206 | 234 |
| White | 1,075 | 956 | 102 |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 83 | |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 |
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 black people with a rate of 15.70%.
Bunkie Language by Age
Bunkie Language
88.12% of Bunkie residents speak only English, while 11.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.88% of the population.
Bunkie Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,180 | 239 | 10.96% |
| White | 1,525 | 207 | 13.57% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 15 | 39.47% |
| Other | NaN% |
11.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.36%
Male Poverty Rate
17.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bunkie
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bunkie is White, with 13.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bunkie is Hispanic, with 39.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.11%.
Bunkie Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Bunkie Married by Age and Sex
Bunkie 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.
Bunkie Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 102 | 6.06% |
| White | 64 | 5.23% |
Bunkie Veterans by Education
6.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
40.7%
Labor Force Participation
36.4%
Employment Rate
10.6%
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
94.83%
Born in Bunkie
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Bunkie residents were born in the United States, with 94.83% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,747 | -37 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 3,784 | -37 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 3,821 | -37 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 3,858 | -37 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 3,895 | -59 | -1.49% |
| 2017 | 3,954 | -37 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 3,991 | -9 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 4,000 | -23 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 4,023 | -29 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 4,052 | -42 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 4,094 | -36 | -0.87% |
| 2011 | 4,130 | -44 | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 4,174 | -488 | -1.10% |
| 2000 | 4,662 | -382 | -0.78% |
| 1990 | 5,044 | -320 | -0.61% |
| 1980 | 5,364 | -31 | -0.06% |
| 1970 | 5,395 | 207 | 0.39% |
| 1960 | 5,188 | 522 | 1.07% |
| 1950 | 4,666 | 1,091 | 2.70% |
| 1940 | 3,575 | 0.00% |