Bossier Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bossier Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22015
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 015
Geography
- Land Area
- 839.62 sq mi
- Water Area
- 27.29 sq mi
- Total Area
- 866.92 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.698481
- Longitude
- -93.626561
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 126,673
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 94,953
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 118,014 | 93.2% |
| Hispanic | 8,658 | 6.8% |
| White | 81,700 | 64.5% |
| Black | 30,561 | 24.1% |
| Asian | 1,568 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 186 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 326 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 89,905 | 94.7% |
| Hispanic | 5,053 | 5.3% |
| White | 64,044 | 67.4% |
| Black | 22,941 | 24.2% |
| Asian | 1,858 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 962 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 187 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 129,789
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,709
- Poverty Rate
- 15.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 20,246
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 82,341 | 63.4% |
| Black | 30,836 | 23.8% |
| Asian | 2,105 | 1.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 71,226
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 18,474 | 25.9% |
| Republican | 32,780 | 46.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 19,470 | 27.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 32,103 | 45.1% |
| Female | 39,123 | 54.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 46,868 | 65.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,549 | 3.6% |
| Black | 16,368 | 23.0% |
| Asian | 663 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 32,309
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 23,616 | 50.4% |
| Hispanic | 803 | 31.5% |
| Black | 5,594 | 34.2% |
| Asian | 214 | 32.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 15,018 | 46.8% |
| Female | 17,291 | 44.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 20,767 (23.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 24,654 (28.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 56,743
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $220,381
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,262
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 7.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.