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Erwinville

Louisiana · 2,420 residents · 9.52 sq mi
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Erwinville is home to 2,420 people in Louisiana. The poverty rate is 53.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. This skews young, with a median age of 28.7. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 16% of adults. 1% of locals were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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

2,420
−6%since 2023
from 2,575 in 2023
2010 – 2024
254 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 271 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
28.7
+1%since 2023
from 28.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
9.52 sq mi
Population, 20102024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Erwinville
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.1%(76)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(182)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1418.3%(442)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(144)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(161)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3418.2%(441)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.9%(119)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.6%(207)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.4%(252)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.7%(137)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.4%(204)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(55)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$52,120
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$25,041
+12%since 2023
from $22,455 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
53.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.411
+18%since 2023
from 0.347 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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

$189,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $183,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
76.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
23.2% rent
20.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.38 people
−12%since 2023
from 3.85 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
5.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.6
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic37%(952)
Black61.8%(1,591)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(946)
Black56.9%(1,378)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(27)
65
+8%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Venezuelan2.4%(58)
Ancestry
French8.9%(216)
American4.7%(114)
English3.8%(93)
Irish2.3%(56)
Arab2.1%(51)
Syrian2.1%(51)
German1.7%(42)
Belgian1.1%(27)
Italian0.7%(17)
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 74.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.4 min
−8%since 2023
from 29.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
80.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
12.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
6.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
8.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

33.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
67.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
79.0%
US average: 74.6%
8.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
32.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
56.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
50.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
82.3%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
95.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44.3%(262)
Married54.1%(320)
Widowed1.7%(10)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married50.7%(572)
Married26.3%(297)
Widowed11%(124)
Divorced12%(135)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

11.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
35.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
19.2%
US average: 13.8%
17.6%
US average: 18.4%
34.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.4%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
51.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
48.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era70.3%(45)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 64 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erwinville, Louisiana?

Erwinville, Louisiana has about 2,420 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erwinville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Erwinville, Louisiana earns about $52,120 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erwinville, Louisiana expensive?

In Erwinville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $189,500.

How educated are people in Erwinville, Louisiana?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Erwinville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erwinville, Louisiana?

About 53.1% of people in Erwinville, 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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