Bunkie, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics
Updated: 2023-10-27

Living In Bunkie, Louisiana Summary

Life in Bunkie research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bunkie over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bunkie:

  • The population in Bunkie is 3,415.

  • The median home value in Bunkie is $75,300.

  • The median income in Bunkie is $21,198.

  • The median rent in Bunkie is $783.

  • The unemployment rate in Bunkie is 20.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Bunkie is 32.7%.

Bunkie SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
2/10
Housing
6
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
4
Commute
8.5

Rankings for Bunkie in Louisiana

Map Of Bunkie, LA

Best Places Around Bunkie

1

Pineville, LA
Population 14,653

2

Opelousas, LA
Population 15,884

3

Alexandria, LA
Population 45,736

4

Oakdale, LA
Population 7,092

5

Eunice, LA
Population 9,589

6

Ville Platte, LA
Population 6,488

7

Breaux Bridge, LA
Population 7,711

8

Marksville, LA
Population 5,118

9

Scott, LA
Population 8,200

10

Carencro, LA
Population 9,531

Population over time in Bunkie

Year Population % Change
2021 3,415 -14.6%
2020 4,001 -0.8%
2019 4,034 -1.2%
2018 4,083 -0.4%
2017 4,099 -0.7%
2016 4,127 -0.4%
2015 4,145 -0.9%
2014 4,181 -1.0%
2013 4,222 -1.3%
2012 4,277 -

Race / Ethnicity in Bunkie

White
34.8% (1,187)
African American
60.8% (2,076)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.3% (114)
Hispanic
1.1% (38)
Race Bunkie LA USA
White 34.8% 57.8% 59.4%
African American 60.8% 31.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 2.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 1.1% 5.3% 18.4%

Gender in Bunkie

Female
57.9% (1,978)
Male
42.1% (1,436)
Gender Bunkie LA USA
Female 57.9% 51.0% 50.5%
Male 42.1% 49.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bunkie for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
7.0% (239)
9-12th Grade
15.0% (512)
High School / GED
40.0% (1,366)
Some College
26.0% (887)
Associate's Degree
2.0% (68)
Bachelor's Degree
1.0% (34)
Master's Degree
9.0% (307)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Bunkie LA USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 15.0% 9.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 40.0% 33.0% 26.0%
Some College 26.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 2.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 1.0% 16.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Bunkie, Louisiana

Less than $10,000
16.1% (55,131)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.9% (37,274)
$15,000 to $24,999
35.5% (121,199)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.2% (38,390)
$35,000 to $49,999
5.6% (18,972)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.1% (58,255)
$75,000 to $99,999
1.4% (4,687)
$100,000 to $149,999
0.8% (2,901)
$150,000 to $199,999
0.0% (0)
$200,000 or more
1.4% (4,687)
Income Bunkie LA USA
Less than $10,000 16.1% 8.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.9% 5.7% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 35.5% 10.9% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.2% 9.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.6% 12.0% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.1% 16.1% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 1.4% 11.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 0.8% 13.7% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 0.0% 5.8% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 1.4% 5.7% 9.5%

Articles About Louisiana

Enjoy The Snack?