Bossier City, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Bossier City, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
68,286
Unemployment
6.4%
Poverty
20.1%
Median Home
$165,600
Median Income
$48,385
Median Rent
$956
Bossier City SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9
Bossier City, LA Crime Report
3,810Total Crimes
5,532.2Total Crimes / 100k People
135.81%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bossier City / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,810 | 5,532.2 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 609 | 884.3 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 8 | 11.6 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 77 | 111.8 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 472 | 685.4 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,201 | 4,648.0 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 400 | 580.8 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,472 | 3,589.4 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 329 | 477.7 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
Bossier City, LA Cost Of Living
91Bossier City's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bossier City | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 85 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 86 | 100 | |
Bossier City, LA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Bossier City in Louisiana
Map Of Bossier City, LA
Best Places Around Bossier City
Population over time in Bossier City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 68,286 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 67,935 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 67,511 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 67,152 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 66,093 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 64,895 | 2.0% |
| 2014 | 63,606 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 62,208 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 61,048 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 60,402 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bossier City
| Race | Bossier City | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.8% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 28.0% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.2% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Bossier City
| Gender | Bossier City | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bossier City for adults over 25
| Education | Bossier City | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Bossier City, Louisiana
| Income | Bossier City | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
