Bernice, Louisiana
Bernice: Town in Union Parish, Louisiana
About
Bernice is a town located in the county of Union Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,689 and a population density of 201 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,590 inhabitants.
The town was created 126 years ago in 1898.
Quick Facts about Bernice
| Population : | 1,590 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Union Parish |
| Postal code : | 71222 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 8.39 km2 |
| Altitude : | 223 feet / 68, 70 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1899 (126 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:17:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 190 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bernice is located at 32°49'20"N 92°39'29"W (32.8220900, -92.6579300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bernice
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bernice decreased by 6.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,689 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,681 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,657 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,646 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,651 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,642 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,642 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,624 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,610 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,594 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,590 | -0.25% | estimation process |
Schools in Bernice
College & universities near Bernice, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159647 | Louisiana Tech University | Ruston (LA) | 71272 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bernice, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
| SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bernice , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma with a population of 579 people.
Other cities in Union Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Farmerville | 3,641 | City in Union Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Marion | 740 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| Junction City | 557 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Downsville | 129 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Spearsville | 127 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lillie | 122 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bernice distances to largest Louisiana cities
