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Estherwood

Louisiana · 675 residents (2025 est.) · 1.864 sq mi
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Estherwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,833. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 185 residents. 7% 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 $88,900. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% 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

Total population
622
−23%since 2000
from 807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
334 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+46%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:675 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5536858189511K1990201020202024Estherwood
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,833
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,444 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,983
+113%since 2000
from $12,211 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
+51%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+42%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(749)
Black4.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(589)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(14)
Diversity Score12.8%(79)
Diversity Score
13
+3%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 28.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2017
from 55.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 85.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estherwood, Louisiana?

Estherwood, Louisiana has about 622 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Estherwood, Louisiana?

The typical household in Estherwood, Louisiana earns about $45,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Estherwood, Louisiana expensive?

In Estherwood, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $88,900, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Estherwood, Louisiana?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Estherwood, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Estherwood, Louisiana?

About 27.2% of people in Estherwood, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Estherwood, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Estherwood, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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