East Hodge, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 273, East Hodge's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

East Hodge is a small community located in Louisiana, within Jackson Parish. The total population is 273. It ranks as the 418th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Hodge is 33.8 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 33.0% of the population under 18, East Hodge has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Hodge is $31,500. This is 48% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 44.3%. This is 134% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $78,400. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, East Hodge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in East Hodge was recorded as Black or African American. A figure of exactly 99.6% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Hodge, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.