Bernice is a town located in Union Parish Louisiana. Bernice has a 2024 population of 1,295. Bernice is currently declining at a rate of -1.15% annually and its population has decreased by -4.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,355 in 2020.
The average household income in Bernice is $40,396 with a poverty rate of 24.32%. The median age in Bernice is 45.1 years: 44.4 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bernice was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 778 | 66.5% |
| White | 244 | 20.85% |
| Other race | 131 | 11.2% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 526 | 2.15 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 305 | 1.43 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Married | 107 | 3.49 | 71 | 29 |
| Female | 106 | 2.9 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Male | 8 | 1.63 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 7.48% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 4.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 52 | 6.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 1.84% |
| High School Graduate | 423 | 51.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 8.47% |
| Some College | 158 | 19.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 501 | 452 | 33 |
| White | 207 | 179 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 107 | 54 | 3 |
| Other Race | 90 | 42 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 12 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 90.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 17.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,688 | $0 | $34,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,589 | $30,000 | $27,589 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $57,989 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,813 | $39,205 | $28,274 |
| Some College | $53,355 | $44,531 | $55,833 |
$32,813
Average Earnings
$39,205
Average Male
$28,274
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.14% of Bernice residents speak only English, while 10.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 700 | 193 | 27.57% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 47 | 29.38% |
| Other | 131 | 35 | 26.72% |
| White | 201 | 18 | 8.96% |
24.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.97%
Male Poverty Rate
29.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bernice is Hispanic, with 29.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bernice is White, with 8.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.64% |
| High School | 19.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 19.11% |
| Male Employed | 13.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $33,393 | $52,231 |
| Households | $24,278 | $40,396 |
| Married Families | $61,607 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,673 | $31,101 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 9.57% |
| Black | 17 | 2.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.74%
Born in Bernice
90.17%
Native Born
9.83%
Foreign Born
9.83%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
90.17% of Bernice residents were born in the United States, with 79.74% having been born in Louisiana. 9.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,220 | -15 | -1.21% |
| 2028 | 1,235 | -15 | -1.2% |
| 2027 | 1,250 | -15 | -1.19% |
| 2026 | 1,265 | -15 | -1.17% |
| 2025 | 1,280 | -15 | -1.16% |
| 2024 | 1,295 | -15 | -1.15% |
| 2023 | 1,310 | -9 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 1,319 | -25 | -1.86% |
| 2021 | 1,344 | -11 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 1,355 | -232 | -14.62% |
| 2019 | 1,587 | -17 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 1,604 | -15 | -0.93% |
| 2017 | 1,619 | -21 | -1.28% |
| 2016 | 1,640 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 1,642 | -9 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 1,651 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 1,649 | -11 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 1,660 | -24 | -1.43% |
| 2011 | 1,684 | -13 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 1,697 | 0 | 0% |