Population 15,603 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bogalusa
Household size in Bogalusa
| Period | Bogalusa | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in Bogalusa has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across Louisiana. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.63, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bogalusa
| Period | Bogalusa | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
At 40.6, the median age in Bogalusa is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Louisiana overall, where the median age is 39.0. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bogalusa
| Period | Bogalusa | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Bogalusa: 18.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bogalusa
Renters in Bogalusa
| Period | Bogalusa | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.6% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Bogalusa than nationally: 42.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 66.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is up 8.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bogalusa
| Period | Bogalusa | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Bogalusa: 19.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bogalusa
| Period | Bogalusa | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Bogalusa was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Louisiana overall, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bogalusa
| Period | Bogalusa | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $556 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $539 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $669 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $802 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$247 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bogalusa costs $802 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $247 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bogalusa
Bachelor's degrees in Bogalusa
| Period | Bogalusa | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Bogalusa have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.1 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bogalusa
| Period | Bogalusa | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.2% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.8% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Bogalusa never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bogalusa
| Period | Bogalusa | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bogalusa runs well above the national rate: 13.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only three have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bogalusa compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa | 2.56 | 40.6 | 18.6% | 42.6% | 19.4% | 1977 | $802 | 11.7% | 82.8% | 13.8% |
| Lees Creek | 2.43 | 45.3 | 5.4% | 19.6% | 40.1% | 1971 | $1,098 | 7.0% | 84.1% | 16.6% |
| Rio | 3.12 | 30.7 | 17.0% | 21.7% | 14.6% | 1992 | $983 | 20.8% | 87.6% | 15.5% |
| Plainview | 2.67 | 37.5 | 17.1% | 14.5% | 13.6% | 1991 | $597 | 11.4% | 92.1% | 3.9% |
| Varnado | 2.38 | 43.1 | 10.1% | 29.2% | 19.6% | 1978 | $626 | 8.4% | 73.2% | 10.4% |
| Henleyfield | 2.07 | 39.2 | 5.0% | 24.9% | 8.8% | 1990 | $1,035 | 18.3% | 94.3% | 9.9% |
| Sun | 2.42 | 42.9 | 14.5% | 7.0% | 9.7% | 1995 | $857 | 26.0% | 90.2% | 2.5% |
| Sheridan | 2.31 | 40.5 | 3.8% | 29.1% | 9.0% | 1986 | $911 | 20.3% | 92.8% | 1.4% |
| Cybur | 2.64 | 39.6 | 19.1% | 8.5% | 14.0% | 1996 | $881 | 18.4% | 88.3% | 5.3% |
| Isabel | 2.79 | 43.8 | 9.9% | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1999 | $1,008 | 14.5% | 88.1% | 4.4% |
| Mc Neill | 3.28 | 35.6 | 22.3% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 1997 | $830 | 19.8% | 88.9% | 6.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bogalusa. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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