Bossier City, LA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Bossier City

Southern Terrace / Swan Lake

Coleman Park / Waller

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

Demographics of Bossier City

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.6%

Households with Children

28.7%

School Enrollment K-12

7,214

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.1%
School Age (5-17): 16.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.4%
Working Age (35-54): 24.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.9%
Seniors (65+): 15.4%

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: 10.1%
High School / GED: 30.6%
Some College or Associate's: 34.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.7%

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: 16.3%
Single Parents: 12.4%
Couples & Adults: 28.1%
Living Alone: 43.3%

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: 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
Asian: 2.0%
Black or African American: 27.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 62.7%
Puerto Rican: 3.1%
Cuban: 1.3%
Dominican: 3.4%
Central American: 20.2%
South American: 0.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 35.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 64.0%

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: 53.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.5%
Caribbean: 0.2%
Other Black: 44.8%

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: 56.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 35.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.3%

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: 87.8%
Spanish: 8.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.3%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.5%

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: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 5.9%
Not Enrolled: 75.6%

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