Bogalusa, LA Demographics

A map of Bogalusa's Population by Race

Bogalusa, Louisiana had a population of 10,659 in 2020. It was 41.4% White, 50.6% Black, 0.6% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bogalusa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Bogalusa is the 52nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Bogalusa's White Population

4,410 residents of Bogalusa identify as White, or 41.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Bogalusa less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Bogalusa is ranked #367 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bogalusa is less White than neighboring Rio (86.9% White), Varnado (82.1% White), Sun (85.2% White), Angie (63.6% White), and Franklinton (45.2% White).

Bogalusa's Black Population

5,398 residents of Bogalusa identify as Black, or 50.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bogalusa larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Bogalusa is ranked #109 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bogalusa is more Black than neighboring Rio (0.7% Black), Varnado (12.4% Black), Sun (8.4% Black), Angie (31.4% Black), and Franklinton (48.3% Black).

Bogalusa's Asian Population

68 residents of Bogalusa identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bogalusa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Bogalusa is ranked #162 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bogalusa is more Asian than neighboring Rio (0% Asian), Varnado (0% Asian), Sun (0.5% Asian), Angie (0% Asian), and Franklinton (0.5% Asian).

Bogalusa's Hispanic Population

404 residents of Bogalusa identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bogalusa roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Bogalusa is ranked #191 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bogalusa is more Hispanic than neighboring Rio (1.5% Hispanic), Varnado (2.1% Hispanic), Sun (2% Hispanic), Angie (2.7% Hispanic), and Franklinton (3.2% Hispanic).

Bogalusa's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Bogalusa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bogalusa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Bogalusa is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bogalusa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Varnado (0% Native American/Other), and Angie (0% Native American/Other). Bogalusa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rio (1.5% Native American/Other).

Bogalusa's Multiracial Population

328 residents of Bogalusa identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bogalusa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Bogalusa is ranked #274 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bogalusa is more Multiracial than neighboring Angie (2.3% Multiracial), and Franklinton (2.2% Multiracial). Bogalusa is less Multiracial than neighboring Rio (9.5% Multiracial), Varnado (3.3% Multiracial), and Sun (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.