Estherwood, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Estherwood, Louisiana Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Estherwood, Louisiana had a total population of 622, the 327th largest village in Louisiana, with a median household income of $45,833, which is 25% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 27.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (27.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 7.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Unemployment rate of 14.3% is notably above the national average.

Estherwood Quick Facts

Population 622

Median Household Income $45,833

Median Home Value $88,900

Poverty Rate 27.2%

Unemployment Rate 14.3%

Median Age 46.8 years

Homeownership Rate 65.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.2%

High School Graduation Rate 71.6%

Diversity Index 10/100

Population 622 327th of 488

Median Income $45,833 below average

Poverty Rate 27.2% 118% higher than national

Median Home Value $88,900 bottom 30%

How Estherwood Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	630	622	-1.3%
Median household income	$34,028	$45,833	+34.7%
Median home value	$92,300	$88,900	-3.7%

How Estherwood Compares

Median Household Income

Estherwood

$45,833

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Estherwood

$88,900

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 40.1%

$25K-$50K 15.3%

$50K-$100K 34.3%

$100K+ 10.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

14.1%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

12.8%

$20K-$25K

8.3%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

5.8%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

7.0%

$50K-$60K

3.7%

$60K-$75K

18.2%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

3.7%

$125K-$150K

1.2%

$150K-$200K

2.1%

$200K+

3.3%

Employment

14.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

51.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.3%

Renter 34.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $748/mo 19.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

24.3%

35-54

13.7%

55-74

35.2%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Estherwood Rankings in Louisiana

#327 Population of 488

#272 Median Income of 437

#393 Education of 488

#335 Home Value of 425

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Other Cities in Acadia Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Crowley	11,422	$28,642	47.7%	$144,900
Rayne	7,105	$42,151	25.5%	$156,500
Church Point	4,096	$46,087	24.0%	$96,700
Basile	1,790	$52,415	17.4%	$100,700
Iota	1,481	$40,833	32.0%	$157,500
Morse	1,099	N/A	21.8%	$82,600
Egan	1,015	$93,196	10.3%	$220,000
Mermentau	627	$117,764	20.4%	$55,300
Branch	268	N/A	43.9%	N/A
Midland	203	$66,389	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Estherwood

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Grand Isle	623	N/A	$269,500	15.4%	36.5%
Wallace Ridge	628	N/A	$200,000	14.5%	25.8%
Convent	637	N/A	N/A	20.0%	4.4%
Grayson	613	$46,875	$126,700	6.5%	32.6%
Reddell	653	N/A	$65,500	1.0%	33.1%

A note before these figures: with a population of 622, Estherwood'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

Estherwood is a small community located in Louisiana, within Acadia Parish. The total population is 622. It ranks as the 327th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Estherwood is 46.8 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Estherwood is $45,833. This is 25% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.2%. This is 44% 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 14.3%. This is 127% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $88,900. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Estherwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Estherwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.7% vs 55.7%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

7.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% 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 71.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Estherwood, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Estherwood, Louisiana?

Estherwood, Louisiana has a population of 622 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Estherwood, LA?

The median household income in Estherwood is $45,833, which is 43% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Estherwood, LA?

The poverty rate in Estherwood is 27.2%. This means approximately 168 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Estherwood, Louisiana?

Estherwood's population is 94.7% White, 0.8% Black, 2.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Estherwood, LA?

The median home value in Estherwood is $88,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.

How educated is Estherwood, Louisiana?

7.2% of adults (25+) in Estherwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.