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Hosston

Louisiana · 235 residents (2025 est.) · 2.663 sq mi
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Hosston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,625. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
333
−14%since 2000
from 387 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+24%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:235 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2272783293804311990201020202024Hosston
2024333
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,625
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,167
+170%since 2000
from $12,282 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+41.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
−18%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$768
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(297)
Black22.5%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.6%(173)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(235)
Black28.5%(95)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score52.6%(175)
Diversity Score
53
+18%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
−52.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
+20.9 ptssince 2017
from 58.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hosston, Louisiana?

Hosston, Louisiana has about 333 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hosston, Louisiana?

The typical household in Hosston, Louisiana earns about $80,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hosston, Louisiana expensive?

In Hosston, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Hosston, Louisiana?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hosston, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hosston, Louisiana?

About 11.7% of people in Hosston, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hosston, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hosston, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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