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Hester

Louisiana · 483 residents · 3.461 sq mi
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Hester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,854. Population has grown 48% since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $254,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 144% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
483
+48%since 2019
from 327 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
140 / sq mi
+48%since 2019
from 94 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
−23%since 2019
from 49.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
230374517660804201020202024Hester
2024654
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,854
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $99,323 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,732
−11%since 2019
from $43,325 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2019
from 71.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.3%
US avg: 10%
Information24.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing10.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $297,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 95.1% in 2019
3.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−31%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(456)
Black2.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(49)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
−5%since 2019
from 28.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−22.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2019
from 71.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
Female
54.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hester, Louisiana?

Hester, Louisiana has about 483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hester, Louisiana?

The typical household in Hester, Louisiana earns about $123,854 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 $254,200.

How educated are people in Hester, Louisiana?

About 21.3% 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 1.0% 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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