Poverty Rate in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
In Bossier Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 15,907 of 126,127 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Bossier Parish, Louisiana?
The poverty rate in Bossier Parish, Louisiana is 12.6%.
- How many people in Bossier Parish, Louisiana live in poverty?
In Bossier Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 15,907 of 126,127 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Bossier Parish, Louisiana compare to the average for Louisiana?
The poverty rate in Bossier Parish, Louisiana is 32.26% lower than the Louisiana average. In Bossier Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 12.6% of 126,127 people live in poverty. In Louisiana, 18.6% of 4,467,616 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Bossier Parish, Louisiana compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Bossier Parish, Louisiana is the same as the national average. In Bossier Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 12.6% of 126,127 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Benton, Louisiana 16.2% of 2,386 people.
- Bossier City, Louisiana 20.4% of 61,339 people.
- Eastwood, Louisiana 8.3% of 4,229 people.
- Haughton, Louisiana 17.2% of 4,450 people.
- Plain Dealing, Louisiana 19.7% of 819 people.
Under 18 years
20.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
20.1% of 31 thousand people
Under 5 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
18.4% of 8 thousand people
5 to 17 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
20.7% of 23 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
19.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
19.9% of 31 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
13.5% of 77 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
12.8% of 26 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
13.9% of 51 thousand people
60 years and over
9.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
9.1% of 27 thousand people
65 years and over
7.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
7.6% of 20 thousand people
White
10.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
10.5% of 78 thousand people
Black or African American
23.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
23.8% of 30 thousand people
Two or more races
18.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
18.2% of 14 thousand people
Hispanic
19.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
19.1% of 11 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
10.5% of 77 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
12.1% of 86 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
26.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
26.8% of 7 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
14.3% of 23 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
10.9% of 34 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
7.6% of 23 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
8.2% of 61 thousand people
Employed
6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
6% of 59 thousand people
Male
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
5.3% of 30 thousand people
Female
6.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
6.8% of 29 thousand people
Unemployed
58% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
58% of 3 thousand people
Male
37.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
37.8% of 1 thousand people
Female
73% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
73% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
12.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
12.6% of 99 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
3.8% of 49 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
19% of 17 thousand people
Did not work
22.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
22.6% of 33 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
28.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
28.7% of 25 thousand people
Male
28.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
28.1% of 11 thousand people
Female
29.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
29.2% of 14 thousand people
18 to 24 years
34.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
34.6% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
17.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
17.9% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
26.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
26.7% of 5 thousand people
45 to 54 years
42% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
42% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
34.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
34.2% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
12.3% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
27.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
27.8% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
6.2% of 12 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
37.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
37.6% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
54.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
54.3% of 9 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
14.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
2023
14.1%
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