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Bogalusa, LA

Washington ParishElev. 29 m
Population
10,539
Median home
$107,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Bogalusa

With about 10,539 residents, Bogalusa is one of Louisiana's notable places. Bogalusa sits in Washington Parish. The median age is 38.1 and the median household income is $37,846. Homes carry a median value of $107,000, and about 51% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (47%). Around 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,539
Median age
38.1
Median household income
$37,846
Per-capita income
$20,635
Poverty rate
31%
High-school grad or higher
83.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14%
Unemployment
14.8%
Avg. commute
29.6 min
Work from home
0.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White39.7%
Hispanic or Latino8.7%
Black47%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Service33.3%
Sales & office26.2%
Management, business, science & arts20.8%
Production, transportation & material moving10%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$107,000
Median gross rent
$710/mo
Owner-occupied
51.3%
Median year built
1971
Households
4,173
Avg. household size
2.49

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Bogalusa has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading63%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bogalusa High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Byrd Avenue Primary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2
Central Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 3–6
Northshore Charter SchoolOthercharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime219% above national
Bogalusa1,231
Louisiana584
United States386
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime113% above national
Bogalusa4,166
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bogalusa Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bogalusa.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Washington County
DroughtRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bogalusa is in Washington County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bogalusa sits in Washington Parish. Elevation ~29 m.

Map of Bogalusa
Bogalusa, LA
Where Bogalusa is
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bogalusa Railroad StationSullivan HouseUS Post OfficeBogalusa City HallHicks, Robert "Bob", HouseBogalusa Coca Cola Bottling Plant
Notable people from Bogalusa
Professor LonghairYusef KomunyakaaBrandon TaylorChuck ArnettRonald FieldsJayDaYounganBeth MizellLionel ButlerCurtis TaylorPerry Brooks
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Nearby cities
Covington (25 mi)Mandeville (31 mi)Slidell (34 mi)Hammond (40 mi)Ponchatoula (42 mi)New Orleans (50 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Bogalusa, LA (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bogalusa, Louisiana.

Joshua Aaron Smith, 49
Bogalusa · 70427
Charles A Robinson, 49ABSCONDER
Bogalusa · 70427
Anthony J Robinson, 47
Bogalusa · 70427
John Scott Martin, 49
Bogalusa · 70427

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Bogalusa — frequently asked

What is the population of Bogalusa, Louisiana?
Bogalusa has a population of about 10,539, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bogalusa?
The median home value in Bogalusa is $107,000, and the median gross rent is $710/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bogalusa safe? What is the crime rate?
Bogalusa Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,231 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bogalusa face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Washington County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including drought, hurricane, heat wave.
How many schools are in Bogalusa?
Bogalusa has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bogalusa?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Bogalusa. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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