Bunkie, LA

Bunkie, Louisiana

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.

The People and Families of Bunkie

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bunkie had a median family income of $23,448.

Political Inclinations

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.

Bunkie Housing

Owners occupy 56% of the housing units in Bunkie. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Bunkie, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Bunkie tends to be by car.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Bunkie, LA

Comparing Bunkie 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
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
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
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Bunkie Almanac

Bunkie Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Bunkie Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bunkie 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, Bunkie, 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

Bunkie High Schools (2004)

BUNKIE HIGH SCHOOL
435 EVERGREEN STREET
318-346-6216
Serves 553 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Bunkie Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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