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 $37,000 with a poverty rate of 31.98%. The median age in Bernice is 40.5 years: 44 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bernice was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 821 | 68.08% |
| White | 302 | 25.04% |
| Other race | 77 | 6.38% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.5% |
| 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 | 557 | 2.13 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Non Family | 331 | 1.13 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Married | 127 | 3.93 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Female | 89 | 3 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Male | 10 | 4.4 | 100 | 0 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
53.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 8.09% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 4.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71 | 8.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 1.59% |
| High School Graduate | 474 | 58.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 7.23% |
| Some College | 95 | 11.64% |
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 | 565 | 494 | 56 |
| White | 152 | 134 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 99 | 63 | 0 |
| Other Race | 62 | 29 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,952 | $0 | $35,952 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,707 | $45,078 | $26,354 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,811 | $45,495 | $28,147 |
| Some College | $51,818 | $53,661 | $50,341 |
$35,811
Average Earnings
$45,495
Average Male
$28,147
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.31% of Bernice residents speak only English, while 10.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 811 | 212 | 26.14% |
| Hispanic | 215 | 147 | 68.37% |
| White | 159 | 20 | 12.58% |
| Other | 77 | 15 | 19.48% |
31.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.83%
Male Poverty Rate
32.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bernice is Hispanic, with 68.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bernice is White, with 12.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 35.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.23% |
| High School | 25.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 20.59% |
| Male Employed | 16.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,795 | $52,480 |
| Households | $24,375 | $37,000 |
| Married Families | $46,847 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,798 | $26,176 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.9%
Male Marriage Rate
30.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 17 | 2.54% |
| White | 11 | 5.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
83.91%
Born in Bernice
93.78%
Native Born
6.22%
Foreign Born
6.22%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
93.78% of Bernice residents were born in the United States, with 83.91% having been born in Louisiana. 6.22% 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% |