Erath, Louisiana Population 2022
Erath is a city located in Vermilion Parish Louisiana. Erath has a 2020 population of 1,955. Erath is currently declining at a rate of -1.41% annually and its population has decreased by -7.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,114 in 2010.
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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Erath Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Erath Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$30,160
Average Earnings
$49,479
Average Male
$25,855
Average Female
Erath Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 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
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 1.90% |
Erath Veterans by Education
17.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,955 | -28 | -1.41% |
| 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% |