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Bossier City, LA


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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.

The People and Families of Bossier City

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Bossier City Housing

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.

Commuting

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).

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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