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Hester

Louisiana · 654 residents · 3.461 sq mi
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Hester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,879. Population has declined 13% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $194,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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
654
−13%since 2023
from 756 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
189 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 218 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+1%since 2023
from 37.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
230374517660804201020202024Hester
2024654
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,879
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $142,571 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,652
Unchangedsince 2023
from $42,527 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.186
−24%since 2023
from 0.245 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $189,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+5%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(756)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(654)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
−5%since 2023
from 30.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
Female
49.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 99.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hester, Louisiana?

Hester, Louisiana has about 654 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hester, Louisiana?

The typical household in Hester, Louisiana earns about $138,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hester, Louisiana expensive?

In Hester, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $194,000.

How educated are people in Hester, Louisiana?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hester, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hester, Louisiana?

About 0.0% of people in Hester, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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