City · Louisiana
Bogalusa, Louisiana
Bogalusa, city, in Washington Parish, Louisiana. Bogalusa had 10,321 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,659 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,468 (±23). GEOID 2208150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,321
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,659 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,468 ±23
Median household income
$30,749
±$7,836 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$97,600
±$16,024 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$767
±$130 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Bogalusa and what county is it in?
Bogalusa is a city in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It covers 9.5 square miles of land, 1,121 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bogalusa is in the Bogalusa, LA micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bogalusa, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,321 people lived in Bogalusa on July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 10,659 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,468 (±23).
| Measure | Bogalusa | Washington Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,468 ±23 | 45,120 | −1,205 |
| Households | 4,234 ±334 | 17,716 | −640 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.19 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,276 ±326 | 21,439 | −878 |
Bogalusa's population since 2000
From 13,365 in 2000 to 10,321 in 2025: down 22.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bogalusa as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bogalusa?
The median resident of Bogalusa is 40.0 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 48.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 41.0%.
| Measure | Bogalusa | Washington Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±4.8 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±3.3 pts | 23.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6% ±2.7 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Male | 44.2% ±3.3 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% ±2.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.0% ±5.0 pts | 62.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 48.9% ±5.8 pts | 26.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±2.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3% ±2.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6% ±2.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 27.1% ±4.0 pts | 25.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±2.7 pts | 6.2% | −6.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.1% ±3.6 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.0% ±2.7 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5% ±1.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.9% ±5.1 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.2% ±2.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bogalusa earn?
Half of Bogalusa's 4,234 households earn less than $30,749 a year (±$7,836), against $45,380 in Washington Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $39,353 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 39.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bogalusa | Washington Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $30,749 ±$7,836 | $45,380 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $46,230 ±$9,093 | $65,215 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,019 ±$3,574 | $25,927 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 39.4% ±6.8 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 59.5% ±12.6 pts | 33.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 41.9% ±6.4 pts | 28.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 81.4% ±6.1 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.7% ±6.6 pts | 74.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bogalusa?
Owners occupy 47.0% of Bogalusa's occupied homes and renters 53.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $97,600 by its owner (±$16,024). The median renter pays $767 a month including utilities, and 56.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bogalusa | Washington Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $97,600 ±$16,024 | $155,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $767 ±$130 | $774 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.6% ±13.4 pts | 51.1% | +29.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,136 ±$144 | $1,352 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.0% ±6.5 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.0% ±6.5 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Housing units | 5,276 ±326 | 21,439 | −878 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% ±3.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.1% ±5.9 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±1.5 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±1.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.9% ±3.0 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 17.5% ±6.3 pts | 11.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Bogalusa work and get to work?
66.7% of Bogalusa's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 15.7%.
| Measure | Bogalusa | Washington Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.3% ±5.9 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.7% ±6.3 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.7% ±7.4 pts | 72.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 22.3% ±8.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4% ±4.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±6.9 | 32.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bogalusa?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Bogalusa, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $23,472 (Tract 9509) to $47,264 (Tract 9508).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9507Washington Parish | 5,258 | $30,711 |
| Tract 9508Washington Parish | 3,215 | $47,264 |
| Tract 9510Washington Parish | 2,832 | $47,237 |
| Tract 9509Washington Parish | 950 | $23,472 |
| Tract 9506Washington Parish | 4,503 | $49,398 |
| Tract 9501.01Washington Parish | 3,560 | $29,474 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bogalusa) · Census block assignment files
How does Bogalusa compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bogalusa is the 3,138th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 35th-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Bogalusa ranks 225th of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 35th | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 80th | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 108th | 263 |
| Median household income | 225th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 234th | 263 |
| Median home value | 207th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 175th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 26th | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 179th | 229 |
| Median age | 89th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 235th | 260 |
| Travel time to work | 119th | 260 |
Bogalusa's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Bogalusa with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bogalusa?
13 of the 57 figures for Bogalusa on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bogalusa are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bogalusa.