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Erath

Louisiana · 2,114 residents · 1.757 sq mi
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Erath has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,900. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,114
−3%since 2000
from 2,187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,203 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Erath
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,386 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,349
+68%since 2000
from $13,327 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,840)
Black4.7%(99)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(44)
Asian5%(106)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.4%(578)
Diversity Score
27
+14%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.1%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erath, Louisiana?

Erath, Louisiana has about 2,114 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erath, Louisiana?

The typical household in Erath, Louisiana earns about $42,900 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 $79,000, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Erath, Louisiana?

About 11.8% 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 15.5% 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 314 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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