Bogalusa, LA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    45,120
    US Senator
    Bill Cassidy
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    John Kennedy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.9
    0.244% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    24.3%
    0.509% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $45,380
    6.09% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $155,700
    11.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    16,006
    0.67% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Bogalusa, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.7% of the residents in Bogalusa, LA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Bogalusa, LA was $155,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

    Most people in Bogalusa, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bogalusa, LA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Bogalusa, LA is home to a population of 45.1k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.649% of Bogalusa, LA residents were born outside of the country (293 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.2k people) in Bogalusa, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.17k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.7% of Bogalusa, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bogalusa, LA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bogalusa, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bogalusa, LA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      28.2k ± 342
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      12.1k ± 601
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.17k ± 542
    3.34%
    Hispanic Population
    1.51k people

    In 2024, there were 2.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.2k people) in Bogalusa, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.17k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.34% of the people in Bogalusa, LA are hispanic (1.51k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bogalusa, LA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Honduras
      48,818 ± 5,396 people
    2. Mexico
      27,788 ± 4,080 people
    3. Vietnam
      17,351 ± 3,228 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 48,818 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 27,788 and Vietnam with 17,351.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.649%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    293 people
    0.813%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    368 people

    As of 2024, 0.649% of Bogalusa, LA residents (293 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bogalusa, LA was 0.813%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bogalusa, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      948 ± 213
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      646 ± 259
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      403 ± 149

    Bogalusa, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bogalusa, LA.

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    Health

    93.8% of the population of Bogalusa, LA has health coverage, with 31.5% on employee plans, 37.8% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1,441 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,441 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

    Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,441 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Louisiana in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.19%
    Uninsured
    31.5%
    Employer Coverage
    37.8%
    Medicaid
    12.9%
    Medicare
    10%
    Non-Group
    1.64%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bogalusa, LA declined by 20.9% from 7.84% to 6.19%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bogalusa, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Bogalusa, LA employs 16k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bogalusa, LA were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,954 people), Retail Trade (2,207 people), and Construction (1,432 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($85,938), Manufacturing ($70,536), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,098).

    Employment

    Occupations

    16k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,220
    −0.67%
    1 Year decline
    ± 10.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bogalusa, LA declined at a rate of −0.67%, from 16.1k employees to 16k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bogalusa, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,872 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,555 people), and Management Occupations (1,523 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bogalusa, LA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    16k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,220
    −0.67%
    1 Year decline
    ± 10.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bogalusa, LA declined at a rate of −0.67%, from 16.1k employees to 16k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bogalusa, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,954 people), Retail Trade (2,207 people), and Construction (1,432 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bogalusa, LA, though some of these residents may live in Bogalusa, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $44,167
    Median earning men ± $6,835
    $30,355
    Median earning women ± $1,959

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($76,533), Public Administration ($58,422), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,873).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($53,333), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,158), and Public Administration ($50,253).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 62
      Retail Trade
    2. 41
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 40
      Retail Trade

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $98.1k
      Manufacturing
    2. $88.2k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $37.3k
      Construction

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Bogalusa, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.547%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Louisiana

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    Bill Cassidy
    Senator from Louisiana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    John Kennedy
    Senator from Louisiana3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017

    Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Bogalusa, LA was $155,700 in 2024, which is 0.468 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $139,400 to $155,700, a 11.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Bogalusa, LA is 69.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Bogalusa, LA have an average commute time of 32.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bogalusa, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $155,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,722
    $12,277
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$992

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bogalusa, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bogalusa, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    69.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.3% of the housing units in Bogalusa, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bogalusa, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $45,380
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,664
    17.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,167

    In 2024, the median household income of the 17.7k households in Bogalusa, LA grew to $45,380 from the previous year's value of $42,776.

    The following chart displays the households in Bogalusa, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Bogalusa, LA is from Louisiana.
    0.464
    2024 Wage GINI in Louisiana
    0.465
    2023 Wage GINI in Louisiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.265% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.8%)
    2. Carpooled (13.1%)
    3. Other (8.71%)

    In 2024, 72.8% of workers in Bogalusa, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (8.71%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    32.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Bogalusa, LA have a longer commute time (32.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 8.34% of the workforce in Bogalusa, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Bogalusa, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Bogalusa, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bogalusa, LA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    24.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bogalusa, LA (10.5k out of 43.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bogalusa, LA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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