In a particular locality, a clan composed of a local lineage dominates. Individual households consist of extended families. Their houses are rectangular in shape, with mud walls, beaten-earth roofs, and, frequently, defensive outer walls. Many of the men have more than one wife. Private property is passed to the eldest son, and household property is passed to the younger brother of the father.
Married sons live in the household of their father.
Bobo Jula social structure is relatively democratic without rigid classes. However, slavery was once present in the culture of the area, and despised castes of blacksmiths and leather workers still exist. The remainder practice various forms of animism , believing that non-living objects have spirits. The spirit, in return, will give the worship to the supreme god. Although there is one missions agency currently working among this people group, there are no known Bobo Jula believers.