State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
1.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,128.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.39%
Growth Since 2010
-6.20%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Erath, Louisiana Population 2021
1,983
Erath is a city located in Vermilion Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 1,983, it is the 117th largest city in Louisiana and the 7667th largest city in the United States . Erath is currently declining at a rate of -1.39% annually and its population has decreased by -6.20% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,114 in 2010. Erath reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Erath has a population density of 1,129 people per square mile.
The average household income in Erath is $55,260 with a poverty rate of 16.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $600 per month, and the median house value is $79,900. The median age in Erath is 36.4 years, 30.9 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
Erath Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Erathwas:
- White: 89.42%
- Asian: 6.41%
- Black or African American: 3.96%
- Other race: 0.21%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Erath, Louisiana is 1,983 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,039.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,114.
Erath, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,080 | 89.42% |
| Asian | 149 | 6.41% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 3.96% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.21% |
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Erath Population by Race
Erath Population Pyramid $2021
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Erath Population by Age
Erath Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 934 | 2.49 | 66.6 |
| Married | 396 | 3.2 | 87.4 |
| Non Family | 279 | 1.14 | 45.2 |
| Female | 192 | 2.92 | 60.9 |
| Male | 67 | 2.69 | 49.3 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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Erath Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 121 | 8.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 229 | 16.04% |
| High School Graduate | 564 | 39.50% |
| Some College | 187 | 13.10% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 7.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 160 | 11.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 3.92% |
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Erath Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Erath Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,219 | 941 | 166 |
| Asian | 92 | 61 | 40 |
| Black | 59 | 44 | |
| Hispanic | 58 | 32 | 10 |
| Other Race | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 77.19%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.48%.
Erath Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,160
Average Earnings
$49,479
Average Male
$25,855
Average Female
Erath Earnings by Educational Attainment
Erath Language by Age
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Erath Language
78.08% of Erath residents speak only English, while 21.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 14.42% of the population.
Erath Language
Erath Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,931 | 301 | 15.59% |
| Asian | 149 | 42 | 28.19% |
| Black | 92 | 29 | 31.52% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 13 | 8.44% |
16.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.28%
Male Poverty Rate
16.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Erath
The race most likely to be in poverty in Erath is Black, with 31.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Erath is Hispanic, with 8.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.46%.
Erath Poverty
Erath Poverty Rate by Education
Erath Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Erath Married by Age and Sex
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Erath Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Erath Marital Status by Race
Erath Marital Status
Erath Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 1.90% |
Erath Veterans by Race
Erath Veterans by Education
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17.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
Erath Veterans by Education
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64.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Erath Employment by Age
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Erath Employment by Race
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Erath Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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86.11%
Born in Erath
94.54%
Native Born
5.46%
Foreign Born
1.72%
Non Citizen
3.74%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.54% of Erath residents were born in the United States, with 86.11% having been born in Louisiana. 1.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Erath Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,983 | -28 | -1.39% |
| 2020 | 2,011 | -28 | -1.37% |
| 2019 | 2,039 | -28 | -1.35% |
| 2018 | 2,067 | -12 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 2,079 | -19 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 2,098 | -7 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 2,105 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 2,104 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 2,112 | 11 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 2,101 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 2,105 | -9 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 2,114 | 0.00% |