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Bossier City, Louisiana
Bossier City, city, in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. Bossier City had 63,259 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 62,701 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 62,901 (±46). GEOID 2208920.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
63,259
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 62,701 · ACS 2020-2024: 62,901 ±46
Median household income
$55,819
±$3,420 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$202,100
±$9,448 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,107
±$39 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Bossier City and what county is it in?
Bossier City is a city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It covers 44.4 square miles of land, 1,413 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bossier City is in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (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 Bossier City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 63,259 people lived in Bossier City on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 62,701 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 62,901 (±46).
| Measure | Bossier City | Bossier Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 62,901 ±46 | 129,789 | −5,347 |
| Households | 25,926 ±617 | 50,826 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.06 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 28,591 ±553 | 56,743 | −2,239 |
Bossier City's population since 2000
From 56,461 in 2000 to 63,259 in 2025: up 12.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bossier City 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 Bossier City?
The median resident of Bossier City is 35.4 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 27.6%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bossier City | Bossier Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 ±0.8 | 36.7 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% ±1.1 pts | 24.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4% ±1.1 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±0.9 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.7% ±0.9 pts | 8.3% | +4.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.8% ±1.8 pts | 61.6% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 27.6% ±1.8 pts | 23.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0% ±1.1 pts | 4.3% | +1.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.2% ±1.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.6% ±1.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1% ±1.6 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.1% ±1.4 pts | 9.5% | +2.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9% ±1.3 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.7% ±1.9 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1% ±1.5 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9% ±1.9 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Bossier City earn?
Half of Bossier City's 25,926 households earn less than $55,819 a year (±$3,420), against $69,617 in Bossier Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,953 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $6,134 after inflation. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bossier City | Bossier Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,819 ±$3,420 | $69,617 | −$6,134 |
| Mean household income | $77,601 ±$3,408 | $93,201 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,062 ±$1,456 | $37,533 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.8% ±2.5 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.2% ±5.1 pts | 23.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.6% ±1.7 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% ±1.4 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.2% ±1.8 pts | 85.8% | – |
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 Bossier City?
Owners occupy 53.2% of Bossier City's occupied homes and renters 46.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $202,100 by its owner (±$9,448). The median renter pays $1,107 a month including utilities, and 43.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bossier City | Bossier Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $202,100 ±$9,448 | $227,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,107 ±$39 | $1,174 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.0% ±4.9 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,462 ±$74 | $1,639 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.2% ±2.5 pts | 65.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.8% ±2.5 pts | 34.9% | – |
| Housing units | 28,591 ±553 | 56,743 | −2,239 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6% ±2.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.4% ±2.3 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% ±0.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.2% ±1.5 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.1% ±1.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
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 many new homes is Bossier City building?
Builders took permits for 301 new housing units in Bossier City in 2025 (301 in single-family houses), 4.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across Louisiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bossier City work and get to work?
83.5% of Bossier City's workers drive alone and 6.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Bossier City | Bossier Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2% ±1.9 pts | 62.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% ±1.7 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.5% ±2.4 pts | 83.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1% ±1.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.0% ±1.4 pts | 7.6% | +3.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.0 min ±1.0 | 22.7 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 Bossier City?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Bossier City, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $22,568 (Tract 113) to $126,170 (Tract 111.17).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 106.01Bossier Parish | 6,492 | $35,642 |
| Tract 111.17Bossier Parish | 6,965 | $126,170 |
| Tract 108.08Bossier Parish | 4,697 | $82,311 |
| Tract 107.01Bossier Parish | 4,287 | $29,178 |
| Tract 107.02Bossier Parish | 3,872 | $53,060 |
| Tract 108.06Bossier Parish | 4,019 | $63,189 |
| Tract 105Bossier Parish | 3,905 | $39,065 |
| Tract 108.07Bossier Parish | 3,928 | $95,556 |
| Tract 108.01Bossier Parish | 3,874 | $48,750 |
| Tract 106.02Bossier Parish | 2,805 | $39,812 |
| Tract 111.20Bossier Parish | 3,346 | $57,404 |
| Tract 109Bossier Parish | 2,626 | $62,647 |
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 Bossier City) · Census block assignment files
How does Bossier City compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bossier City is the 631st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Bossier City ranks 128th 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 | 7th | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 40th | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th | 263 |
| Median household income | 128th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 94th | 263 |
| Median home value | 96th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 66th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 117th | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71st | 229 |
| Median age | 179th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 205th | 260 |
| Work from home | 62nd | 87 |
| Travel time to work | 238th | 260 |
Bossier City's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Bossier City 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 Bossier City?
4 of the 57 figures for Bossier City 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 Bossier City 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 Bossier City.