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Hessmer

Louisiana · 740 residents (2025 est.) · 0.827 sq mi
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Hessmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 10% 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 $171,300. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
828
+29%since 2000
from 642 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,001 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+17%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:740 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5526637738839941990201020202024Hessmer
2024828
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,659 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,179
+110%since 2000
from $12,449 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−7%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(586)
Black6.7%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(595)
Black14.3%(118)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(62)
Asian1.1%(9)
Other5.3%(44)
Diversity Score56.8%(471)
Diversity Score
57
+249%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+94%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
62.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2012
from 35.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 79.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hessmer, Louisiana?

Hessmer, Louisiana has about 828 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hessmer, Louisiana?

The typical household in Hessmer, Louisiana earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hessmer, Louisiana expensive?

In Hessmer, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $171,300, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Hessmer, Louisiana?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hessmer, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hessmer, Louisiana?

About 26.7% of people in Hessmer, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hessmer, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hessmer, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 239 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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