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Eros

Louisiana · 130 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Eros has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,731. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,200. The poverty rate of 39.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
−36%since 2000
from 202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
131 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1021622222823421990201020202024Eros
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,731
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,585
−2%since 2000
from $10,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade35.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$386
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+159%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(112)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score11.5%(15)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.8%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 36.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.5%
−57.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eros, Louisiana?

Eros, Louisiana has about 130 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eros, Louisiana?

The typical household in Eros, Louisiana earns about $21,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eros, Louisiana expensive?

In Eros, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $83,200, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Eros, Louisiana?

About 2.1% of adults age 25 and over in Eros, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eros, Louisiana?

About 39.2% of people in Eros, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eros, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Eros, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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