Hessmer, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
904
Population
1,089/sq mi density
$50,179
Median Income
$29,558 per capita
$160,600
Home Value
$147,623 Zillow
$904
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,179 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, $904/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
904
Census 2023
Population Density
1,089
per square mile
Land Area
0.3
square miles (0.8 km²)
Median Age
41.7 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
41.6%
Male
58.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 10.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 14% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
78.2%
Black
10.8%
Hispanic
14%
Asian
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 77.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 21.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
77.7%
Spanish
21.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.9%
Veterans
2.7%
55% below US avg (6%)
Disability
20.1%
55% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.3%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.7%
59% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.479
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 904 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,089 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 41.6% |
| Female | 58.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Language
| English Only | 77.7% |
| Spanish | 21.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.9% |
| Veterans | 2.7% |
| Disability | 20.1% |
| Health Insurance | 86.3% |
| Uninsured | 13.7% |
| Broadband Access | 78.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.479 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |