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Hosston

Louisiana · 318 residents · 2.663 sq mi
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Hosston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,667. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,600. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
318
−18%since 2000
from 387 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+17%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2272783293804311990201020202024Hosston
2024333
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,667
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,879
+46%since 2000
from $12,282 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−55.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+26%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(227)
Black23%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other6.2%(20)
Diversity Score57.6%(183)
Diversity Score
58
+29%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hosston, Louisiana?

Hosston, Louisiana has about 318 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hosston, Louisiana?

The typical household in Hosston, Louisiana earns about $36,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hosston, Louisiana expensive?

In Hosston, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $70,600.

How educated are people in Hosston, Louisiana?

About 8.5% 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 14.0% 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 96 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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