Bienville Parish, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 55th-largest in Louisiana
The population of Bienville Parish, Louisiana is 12,769 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $34,992, the median home value is $93,600, and the median age is 42.5.
The population of Bienville Parish has declined 13.2% since 2010 (14,307 → 12,412), a -1.01% annualized rate.
12,769
Population
-1.01%
Annual growth
16
People / sq mi
$34,992
Median Income
$93,600
Median Home Value
Bienville Parish covers 811 sq mi of land at 15.7 people per square mile.
About Bienville Parish, LA
Among US counties, Bienville Parish stands out first on household income: a median of $34,992, below the US median of $78,538. With 12,769 residents, Bienville Parish is a county in Louisiana.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $34,992, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 24.3%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $93,600, with typical rent around $600.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 13.5%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.9%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Bienville Parish Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Bienville Parish had a population of 14,307 in 2010 and 12,412 in 2024, a -13.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,307 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.01%.
12,412
Population (2024)
14,307
Population (2010)
14,307
Peak (2010)
-1.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,307 |
| 2011 | 14,262 |
| 2012 | 14,195 |
| 2013 | 13,966 |
| 2014 | 13,789 |
| 2015 | 13,828 |
| 2016 | 13,796 |
| 2017 | 13,640 |
| 2018 | 13,303 |
| 2019 | 13,234 |
| 2020 | 12,918 |
| 2021 | 12,787 |
| 2022 | 12,627 |
| 2023 | 12,440 |
| 2024 | 12,412 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.3% |
| Black or African American | 41.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.5
Median Age
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Male
21.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 21.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $34,992$-25,031 vs state |
| Mean household income | $57,923 |
| Per-capita income | $25,567 |
| Poverty rate | 24.3%+10.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 43.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Bienville Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 21.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.7%
Carpool
81.7%
Public transit
6.9%
Work from home
27.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$93,600$-115,100 vs state
Median home value
$600
Median rent
70.6%
Homeownership rate
6,874
Total housing units
78.9%
Occupied
21.1%
Vacant
29.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.2%
With health insurance
85.0%
With broadband internet
11.5%
Foreign-born
5.3%
Veterans (18+)
20.2%
With a disability
97.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.0%
High School+
13.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bienville Parish, Louisiana has a population of 12,769 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 16 people per square mile.
The population of Bienville Parish has declined 13.2% since 2010 (14,307 → 12,412), a -1.01% annualized rate.
The median household income in Bienville Parish, Louisiana is $34,992, with mean (average) household income of $57,923 and per-capita income of $25,567. 24.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Bienville Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (54.3%), Black or African American (41.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Bienville Parish, Louisiana is 42.5 years. Residents are 52.2% female and 47.8% male.
The median home value in Bienville Parish is $93,600 and median monthly rent is $600. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,874 total housing units, 21.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Bienville Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Bienville Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.