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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.
In Bossier City, about 53% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.
In 2000, Bossier City had a median family income of $42,642. More so than most places, the people in Bossier City generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Bossier City are poor than in most places in Louisiana. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($21,815) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Bossier City. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Bossier City was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Bossier City, 94% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Bossier City let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Bossier City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Bossier City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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