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Estelle

Louisiana · 16,341 residents · 4.638 sq mi
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The short version

Estelle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,869. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,300. Households here earn about 30% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,341
+3%since 2000
from 15,880 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,523 / sq mi
−10%since 2009
from 3,934 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+33%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K19K1990201020202024Estelle
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.8%(463)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(999)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.3%(1,186)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.2%(1,345)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(843)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.1%(2,135)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411%(1,799)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.5%(2,696)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.6%(2,878)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.1%(1,328)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843%(485)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(184)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,869
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,293 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,740
+91%since 2000
from $16,586 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+14%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,442
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+1%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Estelle on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(11,227)
Black16.6%(2,635)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(1,143)
Asian3.3%(526)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(7,044)
Black28%(4,570)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(3,343)
Asian3.4%(548)
Other5.1%(836)
Diversity Score
86
+25%since 2009
from 69 in 2009
2009 – 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
Central American7.5%(1,220)
Mexican7.1%(1,161)
Honduran5.2%(849)
Dominican3.8%(620)
Guatemalan1.7%(281)
Puerto Rican0.4%(63)
Panamanian0.3%(53)
Spaniard0.3%(45)
Salvadoran0.2%(37)
Colombian0.1%(21)
Venezuelan0.1%(11)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Cuban0%(1)
Asian origin
Vietnamese2.6%(422)
Filipino0.2%(35)
Chinese0.2%(32)
Ancestry
French12.2%(1,991)
German6.2%(1,018)
Italian4.9%(800)
Irish4.8%(790)
English4.7%(766)
American3.5%(573)
Swedish0.8%(128)
Greek0.6%(97)
Polish0.6%(97)
Canadian0.5%(89)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.4%(71)
Welsh0.4%(58)
Norwegian0.3%(53)
Scottish0.3%(53)
Portuguese0.3%(48)
Israeli0.2%(28)
Dutch0.2%(27)
British0.1%(23)
Russian0.1%(23)
Swiss0.1%(17)
Czech0.1%(13)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(12)
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest Central American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Honduran population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 76.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 80.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 13.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39.7%(2,630)
Married47.7%(3,161)
Widowed3.1%(208)
Divorced9.5%(628)
Women 15+
Never married29.9%(2,111)
Married50.4%(3,559)
Widowed8.3%(583)
Divorced11.5%(813)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estelle, Louisiana?

Estelle, Louisiana has about 16,341 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Estelle, Louisiana?

The typical household in Estelle, Louisiana earns about $78,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Estelle, Louisiana expensive?

In Estelle, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $217,300, and the typical rent is about $1,442 a month.

How educated are people in Estelle, Louisiana?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Estelle, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Estelle, Louisiana?

About 17.0% of people in Estelle, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Estelle, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Estelle, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,250 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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