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The Town of Bernice had a population of 1,355 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Bernice is located at latitude 32.8221 and longitude -92.6579 in Union Parish. The formal boundaries for the Town of Bernice encompass a land area of 3.23 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Union Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Bernice has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Bernice is located within Parish Governing Authority District 4, a minor civil division (MCD) of Union Parish.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,355 (100%) |
| Population Density | 418 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 54 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $26,399 |
| Per Capita Income | $19,129 |
| Median Home Value | $80,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 641 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 362 (56.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 167 (26.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 112 (17.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 529 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Family Households | 245 (46.3%) |
The table below compares Bernice to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 240 | 51st |
| Population Density | # 285 | 42nd |
| Median Household Income | # 446 | 9th |
| Per Capita Income | # 406 | 17th |
| Diversity Index | # 137 | 72nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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