Bienville County, LA

County

Cities in Bienville County

Neighborhoods in Bienville County

Anderson / Old Castor

Pleasant Hill / Fords

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Bienville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.2%

Households with Children

22.7%

School Enrollment K-12

1,409

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 16.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.2%
Working Age (35-54): 23.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.1%
Seniors (65+): 21.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.0%
High School / GED: 47.7%
Some College or Associate's: 26.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.9%
Single Parents: 11.7%
Couples & Adults: 32.4%
Living Alone: 45.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 40.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 31.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.9%
Other White: 67.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 75.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 2.1%
Other Black: 22.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 86.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 12.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.4%
Spanish: 0.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 6.1%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 76.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources