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Erath

Louisiana · 2,028 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 $37,198. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,028
−7%since 2000
from 2,187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,154 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Erath
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,198
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,386 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,988
+65%since 2000
from $13,327 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing13.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,694)
Black6.4%(129)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(52)
Asian4.4%(89)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.1%(631)
Diversity Score
31
+29%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erath, Louisiana?

Erath, Louisiana has about 2,028 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erath, Louisiana?

The typical household in Erath, Louisiana earns about $37,198 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 $114,400, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Erath, Louisiana?

About 21.9% 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 17.1% 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 400 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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