Bossier Parish, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in Louisiana
The population of Bossier Parish, Louisiana is 129,134 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $66,336, the median home value is $215,100, and the median age is 36.2.
The population of Bossier Parish has grown 11.4% since 2010 (117,637 → 131,102), a +0.78% annualized rate.
129,134
Population
+0.78%
Annual growth
154
People / sq mi
$66,336
Median Income
$215,100
Median Home Value
Bossier Parish covers 840 sq mi of land at 153.8 people per square mile.
About Bossier Parish, LA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Bossier Parish: a median age of 36.2, younger than the national median. With 129,134 residents, Bossier Parish is a county in Louisiana. It ranks #11 among counties in Louisiana by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $66,336 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 11.2%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $215,100, with typical rent around $1,168.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 27.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 7.1% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Bossier Parish Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Bossier Parish had a population of 117,637 in 2010 and 131,102 in 2024, a 11.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 131,102 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.78%.
131,102
Population (2024)
117,637
Population (2010)
131,102
Peak (2024)
0.78%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 117,637 |
| 2011 | 120,122 |
| 2012 | 123,177 |
| 2013 | 124,049 |
| 2014 | 124,922 |
| 2015 | 125,634 |
| 2016 | 125,946 |
| 2017 | 127,011 |
| 2018 | 127,153 |
| 2019 | 127,377 |
| 2020 | 128,759 |
| 2021 | 129,381 |
| 2022 | 129,324 |
| 2023 | 130,380 |
| 2024 | 131,102 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.1% |
| Black or African American | 23.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
36.2
Median Age
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Male
15.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.6% · Seniors (65+): 15.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $66,336+$6,313 vs state |
| Mean household income | $90,757 |
| Per-capita income | $36,233 |
| Poverty rate | 11.2%-3.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Bossier Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 25.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.7%
Drive alone
1.2%
Carpool
83.5%
Public transit
7.1%
Work from home
23.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$215,100+$6,400 vs state
Median home value
$1,168
Median rent
66.1%
Homeownership rate
56,122
Total housing units
88.5%
Occupied
11.5%
Vacant
33.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.2%
With health insurance
94.4%
With broadband internet
33.7%
Foreign-born
10.7%
Veterans (18+)
14.3%
With a disability
92.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.7%
High School+
27.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bossier Parish, Louisiana has a population of 129,134 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 154 people per square mile.
The population of Bossier Parish has grown 11.4% since 2010 (117,637 → 131,102), a +0.78% annualized rate.
The median household income in Bossier Parish, Louisiana is $66,336, with mean (average) household income of $90,757 and per-capita income of $36,233. 11.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Bossier Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (65.1%), Black or African American (23.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Bossier Parish, Louisiana is 36.2 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
The median home value in Bossier Parish is $215,100 and median monthly rent is $1,168. 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 56,122 total housing units, 11.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Bossier Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.
New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Bossier 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.