Bogalusa, LA

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%

Comparative Profile of Bogalusa, LA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Bogalusa Almanac

Bogalusa Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bogalusa Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bogalusa residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bogalusa, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bogalusa Hospitals

WASHINGTON ST TAMMANY PARISH MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - State)
433 PLAZA ST
(985) 735-1322
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Bogalusa

Bogalusa High Schools (2004)

BOGALUSA HIGH SCHOOL
100 M.J. ISRAEL DRIVE
985-735-8161
Serves 783 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

LONG AVENUE SCHOOL
1100 LONG AVENUE
985-732-7416
A Non-traditional School
A Title I school.
Serves 18 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 1.8

Bogalusa Colleges

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Louisiana Technical College - Sullivian Campus

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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