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Bernice

County:
Union Parish
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.239
State:
Louisiana

Bernice is a town located in Union Parish, Louisiana. Bernice has a 2026 population of 1,278. Bernice is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -5.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,356 in 2020.

The median household income in Bernice is $26,399 with a poverty rate of 28.14%. The median age in Bernice is 41.8 years: 45 years for males, and 40.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 69.8 males.

1.3K
Total Population
395
Density (mi²)
-13 -1.01%
Growth

Bernice Population

Bernice Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,278-13-1.01%
20251,291-13-1%
20241,304-9-0.69%
20231,313-5-0.38%
20221,318-27-2.01%
20211,345-11-0.81%
20201,356-2-0.15%
20191,587-17-1.06%
20181,604-15-0.93%
20171,619-21-1.28%
20161,640-2-0.12%
20151,642-9-0.55%
20141,65120.12%
20131,649-11-0.66%
20121,660-24-1.43%
20111,684-5-0.3%
20101,69720.12%

Median Age

Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 45 years

Bernice Adults

There are 1,071 adults, (232 of whom are seniors) in Bernice.

Sex Ratio

Female: 798 (58.9%)
Male: 557 (41.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Bernice includes 62.58% Black or African American, 16.09% White, 11.29% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American84862.58%
White21816.09%
Other race15311.29%
Two or more races13610.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race15311.29%
Two or more races1178.63%
White30.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American84862.58%
White21515.87%
Two or more races191.4%

Bernice Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Bernice 's average per capita income is $36,290. Household income levels show a median of $26,399. The poverty rate stands at 28.14%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$69,643-
Families$46,563$52,986
Households$26,399$43,136
Non Families$19,340$34,319

$36,290

Average Income

$26,399

Median Household Income

28.14%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)