Eros, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 206, Eros'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

Eros is a small community located in Louisiana, within Jackson Parish. The total population is 206. It ranks as the 438th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eros is 31.5 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eros is $32,250. This is 47% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 60% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.6%. This is 67% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Eros, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $48,000. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Eros is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Eros has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.3% vs 55.7%).

Education

1.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 94% 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 71.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Eros, 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.