Klepler Lake is just one of the many recreational options available in Bienville Parish. Communities here pride themselves on achieving an enjoyable quality of life that balances hard work with recreation. Rich in tradition and heritage, Bienville Parish also offers a progressive future. Its strategic location along Interstate 20 provides easy access for companies.

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Arcadia, LA

As the parish seat of Bienville Parish, Arcadia, Louisiana offers "small town charm" with big city assets.

Arcadia has a proud heritage and a reputation of achieving a good balance of quality economic development and superior public services while maintaining that friendly small town atmosphere.

Arcadia is an excellent place to live, work, or visit. It is a town rich with history and poised for the future; a town with established traditions and high expectations.
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Bienville Parish: Expanding North Louisiana Business Horizons

Located in North Central Louisiana, Bienville Parish covers 822 sq. miles with convenient access to Interstate 20. Its population of 14,353 residents earns an average household income of $35,036. With a civilian labor force of 6,465 and an unemployment rate of 9%, Bienville Parish offers employers a qualified and hardworking workforce.

Known as the place where notorious outlaws, Bonnie and Clyde, meet their end in a shoot out with a sheriff's posse in 1934, Beinville Parish also boast the highest natural point in Louisiana, Mt. Driskill at an elevation of 535 feet. Bienville is steeped in tradition but looking forward to a bright future. Learn about sites and buildings in Bienville Parish.

Bienville Parish Communities
Bienville Demographics
Bienville Workplace Statistics
Bienville Transportation Infrastructure
Bienville Major Employers
Bienville Tax Structure

Bienville Parish Communities

• Arcadia-Parish Seat	• Jamestown
• Bienville City	• Lucky
• Bryceland	• Mount Lebanon
• Gibsland	• Ringgold
• Castor	• Saline

Bienville Parish Population Demographics

(2010 U.S. Census)

Demographics
Population	14,353
Households	5,919
Median Age	41.8
Male Population	6,921 (48.2%)
Median Male Age	40.1
Female Population	7,432 (51.8%)
Median Female Age	43.4
5 Year Population Projection	14,644 to 16,866
Race
White	7,935 (55.3%)
African American	5,884 (42.3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native	50 (.3%)
Asian	34 (.2%)
Other	258 (1.9%)
Hispanic Ethnicity	207 (1.4%)
Income
Median Household Income	$26,291
Average Household Income	$35,036
Per Capita Income	$14,290

Bienville Parish Workplace Statistics

Workforce
Civilian Labor	6,465
Employed	5,884
Unemployed	581
Unemployment rate	9%
White Collar Jobs	43.7%
Service Jobs	17.7%
Blue Collar Jobs	38.6%
Educational Attainment Diploma or Higher (Age 25+)	61.4%
High School Graduate	45.1%
Associate Degree	3.5%
Bachelor’s Degree	8.3%
Master’s or Doctorate	4.5%
Weekly Wages- 3Q 2010
Average Weekly Wage	$695

Bienville Multimodal Transportation Infrastructure

Major Interstates	Interstate 20
Major Highways	US 80, US 371, LA 4, LA 9
Ports	Red River Port - 57.1 miles Port of Shreveport Bossier - 66.7 miles Port of Natchitoches - 59 miles Greater Ouachita Port - 48.4 miles
Class 1 Railroads	Kansas City Railroad (KCS) Louisiana & North West Railroad (LNW)
Airports	Shreveport Regional Airport - 58.4 miles Monroe Regional Airport - 53.7 miles

Bienville Parish Major Employers

Private Employers	Employees
House of Raeford Farms, LLC	825
Willow Ridge Nursing & Rehab	130
Baptist Retirement Center of Arcadia	122
Leslie Lakes Retirement	122
Graphic Packaging Employers	120
Public Employers
Bienville Parish School Board	403

Tax Structure: Cost of Doing Business

State Corporate Income Tax	4% on the first $25,000 of net income 5% on the next $25,000 6% on the next $50,000 7% on the next $100,000 8% on the excess of $200,000 Louisiana uses single sales factor
State Corporate Franchise Tax	$1.50 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof up to $300,000 $3.00 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof in excess of $300,000 Tax rates for individuals filing single, married, filing separately, or head of household
Unemployment Insurance Tax	Standard rate range is .10% - 6.2% Rate for new employers is the average rate for the particular industry Maximum unemployment weekly benefit is $258 for 26 weeks
Parish Property	90.59 Mills*
Total Sales Taxes in Bienville Parish	7.00%**
Total Sales Taxes in Arcadia	9.00%
Total Sales Taxes in Castor	8.00%
Total Sales Taxes in Gibsland	9.00%
Total Sales Taxes in Ringgold	9.00%

* To calculate property tax, multiply the assessed value of the property by the appropriate millage rate. The assessed value is the fair market value of the property times 10% for real property or 15% for personal property.

** Sales taxes include a 4% state tax along with a local portion