Bunkie is a city located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana. Bunkie has a 2024 population of 3,159. Bunkie is currently declining at a rate of -1.44% annually and its population has decreased by -5.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,343 in 2020.
The average household income in Bunkie is $41,896 with a poverty rate of 50.61%. The median age in Bunkie is 42.1 years: 25.5 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bunkie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,189 | 66.35% |
| White | 903 | 27.37% |
| Two or more races | 182 | 5.52% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,493 | 2.16 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Non Family | 833 | 1.03 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Female | 467 | 3.73 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Married | 169 | 2.7 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Male | 24 | 6.75 | 0 | 100 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
47.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 377 | 18.52% |
| Associates Degree | 86 | 4.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 37 | 1.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 205 | 10.07% |
| High School Graduate | 773 | 37.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 204 | 10.02% |
| Some College | 354 | 17.39% |
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 | 1,106 | 800 | 204 |
| White | 734 | 475 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 140 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 40 | 0 |
| Other Race | 25 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 18.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,446 | $0 | $17,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,099 | $2,499 | $6,340 |
| Overall | $20,578 | $32,639 | $18,785 |
| Some College | $22,054 | $0 | $21,436 |
$20,578
Average Earnings
$32,639
Average Male
$18,785
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.09% of Bunkie residents speak only English, while 5.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,179 | 1,361 | 62.46% |
| White | 802 | 237 | 29.55% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 31 | 55.36% |
50.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
48.43%
Male Poverty Rate
51.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bunkie is Black, with 62.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bunkie is White, with 29.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 22.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79.17% |
| High School | 40.43% |
| Some College | 5.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 95.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 69.74% |
| Female Employed | 46.24% |
| Male Employed | 8.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,364 | $69,602 |
| Households | $21,634 | $41,896 |
| Married Families | $61,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,920 | $19,940 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
16.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.3%
Male Marriage Rate
11.5%
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
59
Number of Veterans
59
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 36 | 2.54% |
| White | 23 | 2.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.2%
Labor Force Participation
41.5%
Employment Rate
12.2%
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
91.27%
Born in Bunkie
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Bunkie residents were born in the United States, with 91.27% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,929 | -46 | -1.55% |
| 2028 | 2,975 | -46 | -1.52% |
| 2027 | 3,021 | -46 | -1.5% |
| 2026 | 3,067 | -46 | -1.48% |
| 2025 | 3,113 | -46 | -1.46% |
| 2024 | 3,159 | -46 | -1.44% |
| 2023 | 3,205 | -39 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 3,244 | -60 | -1.82% |
| 2021 | 3,304 | -39 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 3,343 | -512 | -13.28% |
| 2019 | 3,855 | -37 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 3,892 | -59 | -1.49% |
| 2017 | 3,951 | -35 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 3,986 | -15 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 4,001 | -23 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 4,024 | -27 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 4,051 | -43 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 4,094 | -36 | -0.87% |
| 2011 | 4,130 | -44 | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 4,174 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,662 | -382 | -7.57% |
| 1990 | 5,044 | -320 | -5.97% |
| 1980 | 5,364 | -31 | -0.57% |
| 1970 | 5,395 | 207 | 3.99% |
| 1960 | 5,188 | 522 | 11.19% |
| 1950 | 4,666 | 1,091 | 30.52% |
| 1940 | 3,575 | 646 | 22.06% |