Bogalusa
City in Washington Parish, Louisiana
Bogalusa is a city in Washington Parish, Louisiana, with 10,659 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rio, 6.0 miles S.
- 10,659residents (2020 Census)
- 95 ftelevation · 29 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.6 km²
- 1,121 / sq mipopulation density
- 70427ZIP code
About Bogalusa
Bogalusa ( BOH-gə-LOO-sə) is a city in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 12,232 at the 2010 census. In the 2020 census the city reported a population of 10,659. It is the principal city of the Bogalusa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Washington Parish and is also part of the larger New Orleans–Metairie–Slidell combined statistical area.
The name of the city derives from the Choctaw language term bogue lusa, which translates into English as "dark water" or "smoky water". Located in an area of pine forests, in the early 20th century, this industrial city was developed as a company town, to provide worker housing and services in association with a Great Southern Lumber Company sawmill. In the late 1930s, this operation was replaced with paper mills and chemical operations.
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Living in Bogalusa
- Median household income
- $30,749
- Median home value
- $97,600
- Median rent
- $767/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Bogalusa had 10,659 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,659 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,121 per sq mi (433 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bogalusa at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,659 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.51 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.7749° N, 89.8619° W |
| ZIP code | 70427 |
| Official website | bogalusa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2208150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bogalusa
- Rio6.0 mi S
- Varnado8.5 mi N
- Sun8.9 mi S
- Angie13.1 mi N
- Franklinton17.6 mi W
- Hide-A-Way Lake, MS19.0 mi SE
- Poplarville, MS20.2 mi E
- Picayune, MS20.3 mi SE
- Nicholson, MS22.1 mi SE
- Folsom22.2 mi SW
- Abita Springs22.9 mi SW
- Covington25.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Bogalusa
What county is Bogalusa in?
Bogalusa is in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Bogalusa, LA?
10,659 people lived in Bogalusa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bogalusa, LA?
The ZIP code of Bogalusa is 70427.
What is the elevation of Bogalusa?
95 feet (29 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bogalusa?
Rio (6.0 mi), Varnado (8.5 mi), Sun (8.9 mi), Angie (13.1 mi), Franklinton (17.6 mi).
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