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Bunkie, LA
City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
Population
3,253
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,076
ZIP codes
0
Bunkie and its ZIP codes
Bunkie at a glance
- Bunkie is about 10 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $22,267 a year, 63% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,300 (57% below Louisiana) and median rent is $828 a month.
Local data for Bunkie, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bunkie, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,267
Poverty rate
55.0%
Median home value
$93,300
Median rent
$828/mo
Homeownership
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher
9.5%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (237), Italian Americans (155), French Americans (139).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Avoyelles Parish. PPP loans are for Bunkie.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,879
9,785 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,360
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $6,700 per person
How people get to work
Bunkie, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.9%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bunkie, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
280
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
752
4.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bunkie, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.6%
U.S. 33.3% +18.3 pts
Diabetes
27.2%
U.S. 12.1% +15.1 pts
Smoking
30.7%
U.S. 12.8% +17.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities near Bunkie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EvergreenTown | 4.8 mi | 1 |
| CheneyvilleTown | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| HessmerVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| CottonportTown | 8.4 mi | 2 |
| MorrowCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| EchoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| MansuraTown | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Fifth WardCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.2 |
| PlauchevilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| MoreauvilleVillage | 13 mi | 3 |
| MarksvilleCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Turkey CreekVillage | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| LecompteTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Pine PrairieVillage | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Ville PlatteCity | 19 mi | 4 |
| BordelonvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bunkie, LA in?
- Bunkie is in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Bunkie, LA?
- About 3,253 people live in Bunkie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bunkie?
- Nearby places include Evergreen (4.8 mi), Cheneyville (7.2 mi), Hessmer (7.8 mi), Cottonport (8.4 mi), Morrow (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023