Bogalusa is a city in Louisiana state in USA with a population of 11658 residents.. The poverty rate of Bogalusa is 29.1%, which is 108% higher than national average. The typical household in Bogalusa earns $31619 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 12 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 73% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Bogalusa are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 9 workers in Bogalusa is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Bogalusa, only 81% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Bogalusa remained 10.9%, which is 132% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Bogalusa, only 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 24% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Bogalusa is 82, which is 18% lower than national average. Median home value in Bogalusa is $115900 , which is 50% lower than national average. While median income in Bogalusa remained $31619, which is 53% lower than national average.