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Bossier City, Louisiana

Introduction to Bossier City, Louisiana

Bossier City, Louisiana, in Bossier county, is 179 miles E of Dallas, Texas. Part of the surrounding Shreveport - Bossier City metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Bossier City is home to some 56,461 residents.

Bossier City History

Bossier City was originally known as Bennett's Bluff and was named after William Bannett. He, along with his business partner and wife owned a plantation near the Red River. After the death of William Bannett, his wife married his business partner James Cane and the plantation was named as Cane's Landing. After its incorporation, it was renamed Village of Bossier City. It was classified as a city by Governor Earl Kemp Long.

Bossier City and nearby Attractions

  • Cashpoint Plantation House
  • Jefferson Railway Depot
  • Mansfield State Historic Site
  • Sci - Port Discovery Center
  • Starr Family Home State Historic Site

Things To Do In Bossier City

Visitors to Bossier City can see the Clear Lake and the Flag Lake. One may like to enjoy the recreational facilities offered by Hooter Park, Mike Woods Park, Mike Woods Park, and the Shed Road Park. Tourist can also take a trip to Mardi Gras Museum. The Sunflower Baptist Church, Antioch Baptist Church, and House of Prayer are among the local churches.

Bossier City Transportation

Barksdale AFB is the nearest airport.

Bossier City Higher Education

Bossier Parish Community College is the local college. Higher educational facilities are also offered by Louisiana State University - Shreveport and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBossier City Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBossier City Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Bossier City Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Bossier City Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Bossier City Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Bossier City Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Bossier City College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 14%Bossier City People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Bossier City Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bossier City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bossier City, LA

Comparing Bossier City 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
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity710
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men39
Well-Paid Single Women39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty49
People in Middle Class or Better49
College Educated Adults49
Median Family Income39

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use38
Working at Home26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Affordability of Rents91
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Housing Recently Built78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
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