Census ACS · #655 μSA
Bogalusa Metro Area
The Bogalusa, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has 45,238 residents. The median household income is $42,776 and the median home value is $139,400.
45,238
Population
68
People / sq mi
$42,776
Median Income
$139,400
Median Home Value
The Bogalusa CBSA covers 670 sq mi of land at 67.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.2% |
| Black or African American | 29.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$42,776
Median Household Income
$25,520
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$139,400
Median Home Value
$772
Median Rent
69.4%
Homeownership
Education
84.1%
High School+
12.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
3.9%
Work From Home
32.6 min
Avg Commute
19.0%
Foreign Born
Bogalusa spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bogalusa, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 45,238 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #655 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Bogalusa metro area is $42,776, with a per capita income of $25,520.
The Bogalusa, La CBSA spans the state of Louisiana.
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Data for the Bogalusa, La CBSA (14220) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Bogalusa is defined demographically by education — 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Bogalusa is a metro area in LA with a population of 45,238.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $42,776, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US metro areas: 20.1%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $139,400, with typical rent around $772.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US metro areas, 12.7%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.