Bunkie City, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 4662 people in the city, organized into 400 households, and 290 families living in the city. The population density was 1763.4 people per square mile (680.85/kmē), it is 75th most densely populated city in Louisiana. There were 1866 housing units at an average density of 706.8 per square mile (272.9/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.66 persons, and the average family size was 3.22 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 30.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.2 males. The median age was 34.9 years, The median age of males was 30.6 years, for females the median age was 37.7 years. The racial makeup of the city was 48.54% White, 50.26% Black or African American, 0.04% American Indian, 0.28% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.54% from two or more races and 0.34% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $14745, it is the 14th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The median income for a family in the city was $23448, it is 52nd poorest city by median family income in Louisiana. The per capita income for the city was $10302, it is the 61st lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The median income was $13937, The median income for males was $20718, compared to $11648 for females.
In 2000, 1374 pupils and students, of which 53.57% are male and 46.43% are female, 29.47% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.1% nursery or pri school, 7.57% kindergarten, 59.17% elementary school, 17.61% high school and 6.55% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4662 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4662 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4648 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4573 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4525 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4506 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4458 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4424 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4507 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4454 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4465 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 72 | 53 | 125 |
| Kindergarten | 95 | 9 | 104 |
| Elementary school | 388 | 425 | 813 |
| High school | 163 | 79 | 242 |
| College or graduate school | 18 | 72 | 90 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie city, Louisiana | $14745 | $23448 | $10302 |
| Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana | $23851 | $29389 | $12146 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |