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Estelle

Louisiana · 17,952 residents · 4.638 sq mi
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Estelle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,948. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $162,500. Households here earn about 42% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,952
+13%since 2000
from 15,880 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,871 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+17%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K19K1990201020202024Estelle
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,948
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,293 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,921
+50%since 2000
from $16,586 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
14.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(11,227)
Black16.6%(2,635)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(1,143)
Asian3.3%(526)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.3%(8,776)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(8,470)
Black27.8%(4,985)
Hispanic / Latino14%(2,514)
Asian5.6%(1,002)
Other4.7%(838)
Diversity Score83.8%(15,038)
Diversity Score
84
+52%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estelle, Louisiana?

Estelle, Louisiana has about 17,952 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Estelle, Louisiana?

The typical household in Estelle, Louisiana earns about $71,948 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 $162,500, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in Estelle, Louisiana?

About 18.6% 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 14.8% 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 3,861 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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