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Estherwood

Louisiana · 694 residents · 1.864 sq mi
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Estherwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 10% 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 $82,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
694
−14%since 2000
from 807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
372 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+23%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5536858189511K1990201020202024Estherwood
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,969
+96%since 2000
from $12,211 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+67%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(630)
Black4.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.7%(123)
Diversity Score
18
+43%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−2%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estherwood, Louisiana?

Estherwood, Louisiana has about 694 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Estherwood, Louisiana?

The typical household in Estherwood, Louisiana earns about $36,250 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Estherwood, Louisiana?

About 10.1% 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 16.6% 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 37 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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