Louisiana

Bienville

12,981
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Bienville

Bienville, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 5,539. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 12,981.

Its recorded population peaked at 23,933 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 46 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Red River Campaign — Battle of Blair's Landing, Battle of Blair's Landing (Louisiana), and 13 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202012,981
201014,353
200015,752
199015,979
198016,387
197016,024
196016,726
195019,105
194023,933
193023,789
192020,977
191021,776
190017,588
189014,108
188010,442
187010,636
186011,000
18505,539
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Bienville

Military engagements that took place in Bienville, Louisiana.

Red River Campaign — Battle of Blair's Landing
1864
Battle of Blair's Landing (Louisiana)
1864

Historic places in Bienville

National Register of Historic Places listings in Bienville, Louisiana.

Sylvan Retreat
Gibsland
Jones House
Gibsland
Down House
Gibsland
Thurmond House
Gibsland
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church
Gibsland
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Frequently asked about Bienville

When does Bienville first appear in the US census?
Bienville, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 5,539.
What is the population of Bienville?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Bienville had a recorded population of 12,981.
When did Bienville's population peak?
Bienville's recorded population peaked at 23,933 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Bienville?
2 documented military engagements took place in Bienville, including Red River Campaign — Battle of Blair's Landing, Battle of Blair's Landing (Louisiana).
How many historic places are in Bienville?
13 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Bienville, Louisiana.
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