Hessmer, LAPublished Date: November 21, 2024Hessmer 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%
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