Hessmer, LA
December 23, 2024
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Hessmer, LA




Hessmer is located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana and has a population of 626. The poverty rate in Hessmer is 39.9% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Hessmer is 5.7% while the Avoyelles Parish unemployment rate is 7.5%.

 Population  
Male
 
40.3%
Female
 
59.7%

 Median Age (city/county) 
Hessmer
 
38.6
Avoyelles
 
38.6

 Median Household Income (city/county) 
Hessmer
 
$35,000
Avoyelles
 
$38,696

 Median Home Value (city/county) 
Hessmer
 
$147,248
Avoyelles
 
$121,312

 Median Rent (city/county) 
Hessmer
 
$835
Avoyelles
 
$749

 Poverty Rate (city/county) 
Hessmer
 
39.9%
Avoyelles
 
27.9%


Races and Ethnicity


White 74.6%
Black or African American 16.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native 0%
Pacific 0%
Other 1.8%
Hispanic 8.1%




ZIP Codes in Hessmer: 71341, 71350