Louisiana

Bossier

128,746
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Bossier

Bossier, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 6,962. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 128,746.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Blair's Landing (Red River), and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020128,746
2010116,979
200098,310
199086,088
198080,721
197064,519
196057,622
195040,139
194033,162
193028,388
192022,266
191021,738
190024,153
189020,330
188016,042
187012,675
186011,348
18506,962
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Bossier

Military engagements that took place in Bossier, Louisiana.

Battle of Blair's Landing (Red River)
1864

Historic places in Bossier

National Register of Historic Places listings in Bossier, Louisiana.

Bossier High School
Bossier City
Bossier City Municipal Building
Bossier City
Hughes House
Benton
Bossier High School
Bossier City
Cashpoint Plantation House
Elm Grove
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Frequently asked about Bossier

When does Bossier first appear in the US census?
Bossier, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 6,962.
What is the population of Bossier?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Bossier had a recorded population of 128,746.
Were any battles fought in Bossier?
1 documented military engagement took place in Bossier, including Battle of Blair's Landing (Red River).
How many historic places are in Bossier?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Bossier, Louisiana.
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