The Town FilesBienville Parish, Louisiana
12,638 people. The median home is worth $99,500 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $35,011.
Towns in Bienville Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 2,746 | $93,700 | $24,860 | 45.7 |
| Ringgold | 1,379 | $92,800 | $30,592 | 38.5 |
| Gibsland | 773 | $93,300 | $22,121 | 50.2 |
People and housing
| Bienville Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $606 | $887 |
| Median household income | $35,011 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 43.9 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.2% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
3,868 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,581 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 512 storm events in Bienville Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Bienville Parish has been included in 35 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).