Bossier Parish is home to Barksdale Airforce Base, which hosts the 2nd Bomb Wing. Barksdale AFB acts as a key economic driver and employer in the region. In 2009, the Air Force Global Strike Command was activated at Barksdale AFB, expanding its capabilities as a defensive and economic stronghold.
Bossier Parish: Brimming with Opportunities
Located in northwest Louisiana, Bossier Parish covers 840 sq. miles of land with ready access to I-20, I-49 and the planned I-69. Bordered by the Red River, Bossier Parish offers multimodal transportation options, including Class 1 rail, airports, and port transportation.
With an estimated 2018 population of 127,343 residents earning a median household income of $59,259, Bossier Parish represents one of the fastest growing parishes in Louisiana. Bossier has a civilian labor force of 57,468 and an unemployment rate of 3.4% (February 2018).
The largest employer in northwest Louisiana is Barksdale Air Force Base, located south of Bossier City. Employing more than 10,000 people, Barksdale generates an annual economic impact of $753.8 million for the economy of Bossier Parish and surrounding communities. In 2009, the Air Force's newest command, Global Strike Command, was activated at Barksdale increasing the base's importance as a military facility and economic engine.
Created to support Global Strike Command, Cyber Innovation Center (CIC) is a joint project between Bossier City, Bossier Parish and the State of Louisiana. CIC anchors a 3,000 acre National Cyber Research Park and serves as catalyst for the development and expansion of a knowledge-based workforce throughout the region.
Bossier Parish Communities
Bossier Parish Population Demographics
Bossier Parish Workplace Statistics
Bossier Parish Transportation Infrastructure
Bossier Parish Major Employers
Bossier Parish Tax Structure
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Bossier City
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Benton
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Haughton
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Plain Dealing
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Demographics |
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2010 Census |
2018 Estimate |
2023 Estimate |
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Population |
116,979 |
127,343 |
132,379 |
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Households |
45,215 |
49,852 |
52,147 |
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Median Age (2018) |
35.75 |
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5-Year Population Growth Projection (2023) |
3.96% |
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Race (2018 Estimate) |
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White |
69.85% |
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African American |
21.96% |
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American Indian or Alaska Native |
0.56% |
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Asian |
1.79% |
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Other |
5.82% |
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Income (2018 Estimate) |
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Median Household Income |
$59,259 |
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Average Household Income |
$78,168 |
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Educational Attainment (2018 Estimate) |
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Some High School, No Diploma |
7.96% |
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High School Graduate |
29.09% |
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Some College or Associate Degree |
35.25% |
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Bachelor's Degree |
15.82% |
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Master's, Professional or Doctorate |
8.86%
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Average Weekly Wage (Q3 2017) |
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Average Weekly Wage |
$740 |
Source: Environics Analytics (EA). Claritas - Pop-Facts Premier 2018, Claritas. Louisiana Workforce Commission
Bossier Parish Transportation Infrastructure
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Major Interstates |
Interstate 20, Interstate 49, Interstate 220 |
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Major Highways |
US 71, US 79, US 80, LA 2, LA 3 |
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Ports |
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Red River Port - 56.7 miles
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Port of Shreveport Bossier - 29.7 miles
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Port of Natchitoches - 78.8 miles
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Greater Ouachita Port - 106 miles
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Class 1 Railroads |
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Kansas City Railroad (KCS)
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Union Parish (UP)
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Airports |
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Shreveport Regional Airport - 21.5 miles
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Monroe Regional Airport - 112 miles
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State Corporate Income Tax
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4% on the first $25,000 of net income
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5% on the next $25,000
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6% on the next $50,000
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7% on the next $100,000
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8% on the excess of $200,000
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Louisiana uses single sales factor
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State Corporate Franchise Tax
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$1.50 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof up to $300,000
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$3.00 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof in excess of $300,000
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The initial corporation franchise tax is $110
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Unemployment Insurance Tax
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THe 2017 wage base is $7,700
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Standard rate range is .10% - 6.2%
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Rate for new employers is the average rate for the particular industry
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Maximum unemployment weekly benefit is 1/2 of the claimant's previous wage for 26 weeks
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2017 Parishwide Millage (Property Tax) Rate
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116.2 mills*
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Total Sales Taxes in Unincorporated Bossier Parish
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8.70%**
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Total Sales Taxes in Bossier City
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9.45%
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Total Sales Taxes in Benton
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9.70%
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Total Sales Taxes in Haughton
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9.70%
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Total Sales Taxes in Plain Dealing
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9.70%
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* To calculate property tax, multiply the assessed value of the property by the appropriate millage rate. The assessed value is the fair market value of the property times 10% for real property or 15% for personal property.
** Sales taxes include a 4.45% state tax along with a local portion