Bogalusa is a city located in Washington Parish Louisiana. Bogalusa has a 2024 population of 10,250. Bogalusa is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -3.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,621 in 2020.
The average household income in Bogalusa is $52,496 with a poverty rate of 31%. The median age in Bogalusa is 38.1 years: 34.3 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bogalusa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,955 | 47.02% |
| White | 4,868 | 46.19% |
| Two or more races | 453 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 235 | 2.23% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,173 | 2.49 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Non Family | 1,397 | 1.24 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Married | 1,272 | 3.13 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Female | 1,249 | 3.15 | 26.1 | 73.9 |
| Male | 255 | 2.93 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
3
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
51.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 914 | 13.02% |
| Associates Degree | 308 | 4.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 559 | 7.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 422 | 6.01% |
| High School Graduate | 3,068 | 43.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 222 | 3.16% |
| Some College | 1,525 | 21.73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,221 | 2,806 | 581 |
| Black | 3,130 | 2,523 | 334 |
| Hispanic | 417 | 332 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 216 | 187 | 0 |
| Other Race | 128 | 128 | 40 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 92.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,347 | $0 | $33,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,378 | $0 | $50,291 |
| High School Graduate | $24,219 | $53,365 | $19,418 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,129 | $16,576 | $11,157 |
| Overall | $26,403 | $35,927 | $21,303 |
| Some College | $30,070 | $38,413 | $23,235 |
$26,403
Average Earnings
$35,927
Average Male
$21,303
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.77% of Bogalusa residents speak only English, while 9.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,908 | 1,843 | 37.55% |
| White | 4,078 | 1,072 | 26.29% |
| Hispanic | 912 | 204 | 22.37% |
| Multiple | 447 | 100 | 22.37% |
31%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.29%
Male Poverty Rate
33.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bogalusa is Black, with 37.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bogalusa is Hispanic, with 22.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.14% |
| Some College | 31.81% |
| High School | 21.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.08% |
| Female Employed | 17.38% |
| Male Employed | 5.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,500 | $57,573 |
| Households | $37,846 | $52,496 |
| Married Families | $68,362 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,396 | $36,844 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
697
Number of Veterans
565
Male Veterans
132
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 371 |
| Second Gulf War | 207 |
| First Gulf War | 134 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 261 |
| 35 to 54 | 160 |
| 75+ | 118 |
| 18 to 34 | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 335 | 9.24% |
| White | 307 | 8.02% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 18.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
14.8%
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
75.61%
Born in Bogalusa
97.38%
Native Born
2.62%
Foreign Born
2.09%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
97.38% of Bogalusa residents were born in the United States, with 75.61% having been born in Louisiana. 2.09% 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 | 9,787 | -92 | -0.93% |
| 2028 | 9,879 | -93 | -0.93% |
| 2027 | 9,972 | -93 | -0.92% |
| 2026 | 10,065 | -92 | -0.91% |
| 2025 | 10,157 | -93 | -0.91% |
| 2024 | 10,250 | -93 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 10,343 | -69 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 10,412 | -112 | -1.06% |
| 2021 | 10,524 | -97 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 10,621 | -931 | -8.06% |
| 2019 | 11,552 | -157 | -1.34% |
| 2018 | 11,709 | -70 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 11,779 | -14 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 11,793 | -31 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 11,824 | -34 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 11,858 | -65 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 11,923 | -109 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 12,032 | -161 | -1.32% |
| 2011 | 12,193 | -32 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 12,225 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,365 | -915 | -6.41% |
| 1990 | 14,280 | -2,696 | -15.88% |
| 1980 | 16,976 | -1,436 | -7.8% |
| 1970 | 18,412 | -3,011 | -14.05% |
| 1960 | 21,423 | 3,625 | 20.37% |
| 1950 | 17,798 | 3,194 | 21.87% |
| 1940 | 14,604 | 575 | 4.1% |
| 1930 | 14,029 | 5,784 | 70.15% |
| 1920 | 8,245 | -1,542 | -15.76% |