Demographics of Bernice

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,809 people, 668 households, and 452 families residing in the town. The population density was 571.1 people per square mile (220.3/km²). There were 806 housing units at an average density of 254.4/sq mi (98.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 36.87% White, 56.94% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 4.98% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.63% of the population.

There were 668 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 25.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 79.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $20,602, and the median income for a family was $27,708. Males had a median income of $20,903 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,279. About 24.9% of families and 30.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.4% of those under age 18 and 26.5% of those age 65 or over.

What’s New

The Town of Bernice recently teamed up with the Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance to provide the local region with powerful tools that will enable the best presentation of assets suitable for economic development.

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Upcoming Events

There is always something great happening in Bernice. Along with our annual Annual BIDCO Banquet in April, we have many other events every month. Check out our event calendar.

Get in Touch

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Town of Bernice
403 East Fourth St.
Bernice, LA 71222
Telephone: (318) 285-9071