Bogalusa, LA is a small town, located in Washington Parish with a population of 10,921 and 1,201 people per square mile. Established back in 1906 as the first planned community of the south, this charming town offers an array of year-round outdoor activities including fishing and hunting at Pearl River Wildlife Management Area and hiking at Bogue Chitto State Park. Not to mention the variety of local businesses such as Sweet Creations Bakery & Cafe, Salter’s Jewelry Store and La Casita Mexican Restaurant for some delicious dining experiences. In terms of other organizations, you can find membership opportunities through Bogalusa Rotary Club or volunteer work with The United Way of Southwest Louisiana. Sports fanatics should check out Bogalusa Little League Baseball games or the annual Chamber Golf Tournament held at The Pines Country Club.
The population in Bogalusa is 10,921. There are 1,149 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bogalusa is 37.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bogalusa is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bogalusa
- 33.6% are married
- 13.1% are divorced
- 25.6% are married with children
- 28.3% have children, but are single
Race in Bogalusa
- 41.2% are White
- 52.7% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander