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Hester

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.461
State:
Louisiana

Hester is a CDP located in St. James Parish, Louisiana. Hester has a 2026 population of 816. Hester is currently growing at a rate of 2.51% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Hester is $138,879 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Hester is 37.3 years: 37.7 years for males, and 37.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.7 males.

816
Total Population
236
Density (mi²)
20 2.51%
Growth

Hester Population

Hester Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026816202.51%
2025796202.58%

Median Age

Overall: 37.3 years
Female: 37.2 years
Male: 37.7 years

Hester Adults

There are 418 adults, (59 of whom are seniors) in Hester.

Sex Ratio

Female: 321 (49.1%)
Male: 333 (50.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Hester includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White654100%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White654100%

Hester Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Hester 's average per capita income is $63,625. Household income levels show a median of $138,879. The poverty rate stands at 0%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$148,112-
Families$147,859$136,480
Households$138,879$119,477
Non Families--

$63,625

Average Income

$138,879

Median Household Income

0%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)