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Bogalusa, LA


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Bogalusa, Louisiana

Bogalusa, Louisiana, in Washington county, is 53 miles NW of Gulfport, Mississippi (center to center) and 59 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city contains a population of approximately 13,365.

The People and Families of Bogalusa

In Bogalusa, about 40% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Bogalusa. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Bogalusa has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bogalusa had a median family income of $24,947.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bogalusa favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Bogalusa Housing

Bogalusa has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Bogalusa, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bogalusa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

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Comparative Profile of Bogalusa, LA

Comparing Bogalusa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity75
Age of the Population69
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use36
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes103
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime13

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