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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Erath

Louisiana · 2,428 residents · 1.757 sq mi
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Erath has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,902. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,100. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,428
+11%vs 2000
vs 2,187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,382 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 1,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 35.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Erath
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,902
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,386 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,683
−42%vs 2000
vs $13,327 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.3%
+10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$233
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $384 in 2000
US average: $450
68.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.7% in 2000
31.7% rent
2.5
+22%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(2,189)
Black6.7%(162)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian3%(73)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score23.9%(580)
24
−1%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.2%
−14.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Erath, Louisiana?

Erath, Louisiana has about 2,428 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Erath, Louisiana?

The typical household in Erath, Louisiana earns about $15,902 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 $39,100, and the typical rent is about $233 a month.

How educated are people in Erath, Louisiana?

About 9.7% 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 28.3% of people in Erath, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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