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Hessmer

Louisiana · 772 residents · 0.827 sq mi
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Hessmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,161. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 9% 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 $120,800. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
772
+20%since 2000
from 642 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
933 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+21%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5526637738839941990201020202024Hessmer
2024828
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,161
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,659 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,443
+64%since 2000
from $12,449 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+19%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71%(548)
Black22%(170)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(13)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score49.2%(380)
Diversity Score
49
+202%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
99.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hessmer, Louisiana?

Hessmer, Louisiana has about 772 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hessmer, Louisiana?

The typical household in Hessmer, Louisiana earns about $40,161 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 $120,800, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Hessmer, Louisiana?

About 8.6% 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 33.6% 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 183 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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