Bogalusa City, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 13365 residents, 400 households, and 290 families in the city. The population density was 1407.6 people per square mile (543.48/kmē), it is the 99th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 6300 housing units at an average density of 663.9 per square mile (256.33/kmē). The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.05. The population's age distribution was 27.4% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76 males. The median age was 37.1 years, the median age of male residents at 33.9 and the median age of female residents at 39.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 57.18% White, 41.21% Black or African American, 0.32% American Indian, 0.39% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.73% from two or more races and 0.16% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $19261, it is 56th poorest city by median household income in Louisiana. The median income for a family in the city was $24947, making it the 66th poorest city by median family income among the Louisiana. The per capita income for the city was $11476, it would be the 103rd lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The median income of city was $15870, The median income for males was $23330 versus $11350 for females.
In 2000, 3145 pupils and students, of which 1459 are male and 1686 are female, 23.53% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 201 nursery or pri school, 235 kindergarten, 1674 elementary school, 788 high school and 247 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 13365 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 13375 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 13316 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 13136 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 13026 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 12862 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 12803 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 12763 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 12793 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 12708 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 12607 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 73 | 128 | 201 |
| Kindergarten | 100 | 135 | 235 |
| Elementary school | 831 | 843 | 1674 |
| High school | 397 | 391 | 788 |
| College or graduate school | 58 | 189 | 247 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa city, Louisiana | $19261 | $24947 | $11476 |
| Washington Parish, Louisiana | $24264 | $29480 | $12915 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |