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Erath

Louisiana · 1,932 residents (2025 est.) · 1.757 sq mi
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Erath has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,568. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,907
−13%since 2000
from 2,187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,085 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+22%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,932 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Erath
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,568
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,386 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,945
+125%since 2000
from $13,327 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+1%since 2010
from 0.478 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,941)
Black6.2%(135)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian3.5%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.1%(526)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(1,595)
Black9.4%(180)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(85)
Asian1.5%(29)
Other0.9%(18)
Diversity Score36.2%(689)
Diversity Score
36
+50%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+31.9 ptssince 2017
from 61.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2016
from 75.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erath, Louisiana?

Erath, Louisiana has about 1,907 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erath, Louisiana?

The typical household in Erath, Louisiana earns about $47,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erath, Louisiana expensive?

In Erath, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $107,800, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Erath, Louisiana?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Erath, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erath, Louisiana?

About 17.5% of people in Erath, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erath, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Erath, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 521 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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