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2012 | Bossier, Louisiana

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  Bossier Louisiana
Demographics
Population 111,492 4,492,076
% below 18 years of age 26% 25%
% 65 and older 12% 12%
% African American 21% 32%
% American Indian and Alaskan Native 1% 1%
% Asian 2% 2%
% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Hispanic 5% 4%
% not proficient in English 3% 3%
% Females 51% 51%
% Rural 28% 27%
Health Outcomes
Diabetes 12% 12%
HIV prevalence rate 135 444
Health Care
Mental health providers 11,029:1 4,381:1
Health care costs $12,849 $11,589
Uninsured adults 22% 25%
Could not see doctor due to cost 13% 18%
Dentists 2,949:1 3,108:1
Social & Economic Factors
Median household income $48,957 $42,510
High housing costs 24% 29%
Children eligible for free lunch 37% 63%
Illiteracy 12.0% 16.0%
Homicide rate 7 13
Physical Environment
Commuting alone 86% 81%
Access to healthy foods 63% 60%

* Data supplied on behalf of state
Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data