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Bunkie, Louisiana, in Avoyelles county, is 51 miles N of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 143 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 4,662.
In Bunkie, about 41% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Bunkie, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
Approximately 51% of Bunkie is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Bunkie, in comparison to similar cities.
In 2000, Bunkie had a median family income of $23,448.
Residents of Bunkie gave more campaign money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 56% of the housing units in Bunkie. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.
In Bunkie, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Bunkie tends to be by car.
Comparing Bunkie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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