Hester, LA

Hester Map

Hester Map

Hester Overview

706
TOTAL POPULATION
330
MALE POPULATION
376
FEMALE POPULATION
87.77
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.94
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.6
MEDIAN AGE
4.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,224
PER CAPITA INCOME
$138,529
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$137,923
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
50.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
49.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.23
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
364
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
85.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Hester Zip Codes

Hester Area Codes

Race in Hester

The most populous races in Hester are , and White / Caucasian (706 | 100.0%).
Race in Hester
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian706100.0%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total706100.0%

Ancestry in Hester

The most populous ancestries reported in Hester are American (483 | 68.4%), French (139 | 19.7%), Italian (34 | 4.8%), French Canadian (30 | 4.3%), and German (8 | 1.1%), together accounting for 98.3% of all Hester residents.
Ancestry in Hester
Ancestry# Population% Population
American48368.4%
French13919.7%
French Canadian304.3%
German81.1%
Italian344.8%
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Immigrants in Hester

Immigrants in Hester
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Hester

Sex and Age in Hester

The most populous age groups in Hester are 5 to 9 Years (75 | 22.7%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (77 | 20.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (10.6%)48 (12.8%)
5 to 9 Years75 (22.7%)58 (15.4%)
10 to 14 Years45 (13.6%)21 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)40 (10.6%)
20 to 24 Years6 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years15 (4.5%)24 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years20 (6.1%)77 (20.5%)
40 to 44 Years63 (19.1%)6 (1.6%)
45 to 49 Years34 (10.3%)46 (12.2%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)28 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years14 (4.2%)8 (2.1%)
60 to 64 Years19 (5.8%)14 (3.7%)
65 to 69 Years4 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (1.6%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total330 (100.0%)376 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hester

Median Family Size in Hester

Median Family Size in Hester
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple164 (100.0%)4.10
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Total Families164 (100.0%)4.10

Median Household Size in Hester

Median Household Size in Hester
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple164 (83.3%)4.10
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Non-family33 (16.8%)-
Total Households197 (100.0%)3.58

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hester

Out of a total of 197 households in Hester, 164 (83.3%) are family households, while 33 (16.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 97, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 33.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hester
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-33 (16.8%)
2-Person Households23 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households3 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households97 (49.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households41 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total164 (83.3%)33 (16.8%)

Female Fertility in Hester

Fertility by Age in Hester

Average fertility rate in Hester is 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 708.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hester
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years17 (100.0%)708.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total17 (100.0%)88.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hester

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hester
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Hester

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hester
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree17 (100.0%)531.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total17 (100.0%)88.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hester

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hester
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Hester

Income Overview in Hester

Per Capita Income in Hester is $39,224, while median incomes of families and households are $138,529 and $137,923 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income706$39,224
Median Family Income164$138,529
Mean Family Income164$153,511
Median Household Income197$137,923
Mean Household Income197$134,978
Income Deficit164$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)70650.39%
Wage / Income Gap ($)70649.61¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7060.23

Earnings by Sex in Hester

Average Earnings in Hester are $76,667, $93,662 for men and $46,462 for women, a difference of 50.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Hester
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male169 (46.4%)$93,662
Female195 (53.6%)$46,462
Total364 (100.0%)$76,667

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hester

The most common earnings brackets in Hester are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (92 | 54.4%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (59 | 30.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hester
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)10 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)18 (9.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)11 (5.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)24 (12.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)59 (30.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99917 (10.1%)23 (11.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)4 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99992 (54.4%)15 (7.7%)
$100,000+54 (32.0%)31 (15.9%)
Total169 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hester

Average earnings in Hester are $93,794 for men and $46,462 for women, a difference of 50.5%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $104,750, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $104,750. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,186, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $46,186.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hester
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$104,750$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$93,794$46,462

Family Income in Hester

Family Income Brackets in Hester

According to the Hester family income data, there are 116 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 70.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Hester
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,99900.0%
$75,000 to $99,99963.7%
$100,000 to $149,99911670.7%
$150,000 to $199,999106.1%
$200,000+3219.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hester

4-person families (97 | 59.2%) account for the highest median family income in Hester with $139,063 per family, while 2-person families (23 | 14.0%) have the highest median income of $67,356 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hester
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families23 (14.0%)$134,712
3-Person Families3 (1.8%)$0
4-Person Families97 (59.2%)$139,063
5-Person Families41 (25.0%)$130,368
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total164 (100.0%)$138,529

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hester

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hester
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners0 (0.0%)$0
1 Earner6 (3.7%)$0
2 Earners155 (94.5%)$138,364
3+ Earners3 (1.8%)$0
Total164 (100.0%)$138,529

Household Income in Hester

Household Income Brackets in Hester

With 116 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Hester, accounting for 58.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Hester
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00063.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99942.0%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992311.7%
$75,000 to $99,99963.0%
$100,000 to $149,99911658.9%
$150,000 to $199,999105.1%
$200,000+3216.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hester

The median household income in Hester is $137,923, with the highest median household income of $138,114 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 98 households (49.7%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hester
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years98 (49.7%)$138,114
45 to 64 Years93 (47.2%)$133,942
65+ Years6 (3.0%)$0
Total197 (100.0%)$137,923

Poverty in Hester

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hester

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years6 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hester

According to the poverty statistics in Hester, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
5 Years18 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years63 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years39 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years15 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years83 (100.0%)83 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years34 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years27 (81.8%)22 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total324 (98.2%)376 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hester

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hester
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hester

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hester
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hester

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hester
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Hester

Employment by Class of Employer in Hester

Among the 355 employed individuals in Hester, private company employees (312 | 87.9%), not-for-profit organizations (27 | 7.6%), and state government employees (11 | 3.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hester
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31287.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)51.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations277.6%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees113.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total355100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hester

Employment Status by Age in Hester
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years18 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years23 (69.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total364 (85.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hester

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hester
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma101 (91.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree184 (97.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total354 (96.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hester are Computers, Engineering & Science (63 | 17.3%), Computers & Mathematics (59 | 16.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (54 | 14.8%), Community & Social Service (41 | 11.3%), and Health Technologists (31 | 8.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hester, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (26.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hester
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3 (16.7%)15 (83.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (6.4%)59 (93.6%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 11 (26.8%)30 (73.2%)
Education, Arts & Media11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total (Category)18 (10.2%)158 (89.8%)
Total (Overall)169 (46.4%)195 (53.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hester are Cleaning & Maintenance (13 | 3.6%), and Healthcare Support (5 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Hester

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Hester
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)
Total (Overall)169 (46.4%)195 (53.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hester are Office & Administration (38 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (5 | 1.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hester

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hester
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration6 (15.8%)32 (84.2%)
Total (Category)11 (25.6%)32 (74.4%)
Total (Overall)169 (46.4%)195 (53.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hester are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (63 | 17.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (15 | 4.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hester

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hester
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)169 (46.4%)195 (53.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hester are Production (23 | 6.3%), Transportation (20 | 5.5%), and Material Moving (6 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hester

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hester
OccupationMaleFemale
Production23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)169 (46.4%)195 (53.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hester

Employment Industries in Hester

The major employment industries in Hester include Manufacturing (134 | 36.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (89 | 24.4%), Retail Trade (59 | 16.2%), Transportation & Warehousing (26 | 7.1%), and Administrative & Support (17 | 4.7%).
Employment Industries in Hester

Employment Industries by Sex in Hester

The Hester industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hester
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing106 (79.1%)28 (20.9%)
Wholesale Trade5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11 (12.4%)78 (87.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total169 (46.4%)195 (53.6%)

Education in Hester

School Enrollment in Hester

The most common levels of schooling among the 311 students in Hester are elementary school (99 | 31.8%), nursery / preschool (66 | 21.2%), and middle school (66 | 21.2%).
School Enrollment in Hester
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6621.2%
Kindergarten3410.9%
Elementary School9931.8%
Middle School6621.2%
High School4012.9%
College / Undergraduate61.9%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total311100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hester

Out of a total of 311 students who are enrolled in schools in Hester, 66 (21.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 245 (78.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 48 (72.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 40 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hester
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds18 (27.3%)48 (72.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old127 (95.5%)6 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds54 (81.8%)12 (18.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total245 (78.8%)66 (21.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hester

Science & technology (46 | 59.7%), visual & performing arts (17 | 22.1%), education (6 | 7.8%), engineering (4 | 5.2%), and arts & humanities (4 | 5.2%) are the most common fields of study among 77 individuals in Hester who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hester
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering45.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4659.7%
Business00.0%
Education67.8%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1722.1%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities45.2%
Total77100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hester

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hester

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hester are males with 3 vehicles (100, accounting for 62.5%) and females with 3 vehicles (113, making up 51.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hester
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)23 (11.8%)
2 Vehicles54 (33.8%)52 (26.7%)
3 Vehicles100 (62.5%)113 (58.0%)
4 Vehicles6 (3.7%)7 (3.6%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hester

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hester are 30 to 34 minutes (65 commuters, 22.0%), 35 to 39 minutes (64 commuters, 21.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (61 commuters, 20.6%).
Commute Time in Hester
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes6120.6%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes5518.6%
25 to 29 Minutes62.0%
30 to 34 Minutes6522.0%
35 to 39 Minutes6421.6%
40 to 44 Minutes62.0%
45 to 59 Minutes3511.8%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes41.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Hester

The most common commute times in Hester are 35 to 39 minutes (57 commuters, 35.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (43 commuters, 31.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hester
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes51 (31.9%)10 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes20 (12.5%)35 (25.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes6 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes22 (13.8%)43 (31.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes57 (35.6%)7 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)6 (4.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)35 (25.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes4 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hester

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hester are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (80, 50.0%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (49, 36.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hester
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4 (2.5%)7 (5.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM80 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM26 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM28 (17.5%)33 (24.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)49 (36.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)22 (16.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11 (6.9%)15 (11.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM11 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (7.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (100.0%)136 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hester

Occupancy by Ownership in Hester

Of the total 197 dwellings in Hester, owner-occupied units account for 186 (94.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 11 (5.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hester
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units18694.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units115.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units197100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hester

Occupancy by Household Size in Hester
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3316.8%
2-Person Household2311.7%
3-Person Household31.5%
4+ Person Household13870.1%
Total Housing Units197100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hester

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household127 (92.0%)11 (8.0%)
Total Housing Units186 (94.4%)11 (5.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hester

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree112 (91.1%)11 (8.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hester

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hester
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years178.6%
35 to 44 Years8141.1%
45 to 54 Years5728.9%
55 to 64 Years3618.3%
65 to 74 Years63.0%
75 to 84 Years00.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total197100.0%

Housing Finances in Hester

Median Income by Occupancy in Hester

Median Income by Occupancy in Hester
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied186 (94.4%)$137,763
Renter-Occupied11 (5.6%)$0
Average197 (100.0%)$137,923

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hester

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hester
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999105 (56.5%)11 (100.0%)
$150,000 or more42 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hester

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hester
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3006 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79929 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99980 (43.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4996 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99965 (34.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hester

Housing Structures in Hester

Housing Structures in Hester
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached19197.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other63.0%
Total197100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hester

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hester
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached180 (94.2%)11 (5.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (94.4%)11 (5.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hester

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hester
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms89 (47.8%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms29 (15.6%)11 (100.0%)
8 or more Rooms68 (36.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hester

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hester
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas112 (60.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity74 (39.8%)11 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hester

Household Vehicle Usage in Hester
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle23 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles46 (24.7%)11 (100.0%)
3 or more Vehicles111 (59.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hester

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hester

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units35151
Median Property Value$197,100$171,700
Median Household Income$133,942$30
Monthly Housing Costs$663$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,058$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hester

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hester
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)6 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99929 (82.9%)101 (66.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9996 (17.1%)21 (13.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)23 (15.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hester

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hester
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)23 (15.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (37.1%)6 (4.0%)
$150,000 or more12 (34.3%)92 (60.9%)
Total35 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hester

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hester
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x19 (54.3%)138,004 (91,393.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x6 (17.1%)70 (46.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)41 (27.2%)
4.0x or more4 (11.4%)40 (26.5%)
Total35 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hester

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hester
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80010 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49919 (54.3%)97 (64.2%)
$800 to $1,4996 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hester
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years51 (92.7%)4 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total702 (99.4%)4 (0.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hester

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hester
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hester

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hester
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9994 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (80.9%)4 (19.1%)
$100,000 and over652 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hester

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hester
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)117 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years4 (1.9%)201 (98.1%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)166 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years11 (10.2%)108 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years6 (10.9%)45 (81.8%)
65 to 74 Years10 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (4.4%)692 (98.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hester

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years47 (39.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hester

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hester: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hester: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hester: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years47 (39.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hester: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hester: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years47 (39.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Hester

Computing Device Access in Hester

Computing Device Access in Hester
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop19197.0%
Smartphone19197.0%
Tablet15880.2%
No Computing Device63.0%
Total197100.0%

Internet Access in Hester

Internet Access in Hester
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home18593.9%
Cellular Data Only63.0%
Satellite Internet2311.7%
No Internet63.0%
Total197100.0%

Hester Summary

Hester, Louisiana is a small town located in the northern part of the state, in the parish of Rapides. It is situated on the banks of the Red River, and is home to a population of just over 1,000 people. The town was founded in 1845, and has a rich history of agriculture, industry, and culture.

Geography

Hester is located in the northern part of Louisiana, in the parish of Rapides. It is situated on the banks of the Red River, and is surrounded by the towns of Pineville, Alexandria, and Woodworth. The town is located in a rural area, and is surrounded by farmland and forests. The climate in Hester is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

Hester’s economy is largely based on agriculture and industry. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat. The town also has several manufacturing plants, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and electronics. In addition, Hester is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Hester had a population of 1,072 people. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 17.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. The median household income in Hester was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,813. The town’s poverty rate was 22.2%.

History

Hester was founded in 1845 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Pineville. The town was named after the Hester family, who were among the first settlers. The town quickly grew, and by the late 19th century, it had become a thriving agricultural and industrial center. The town was home to several cotton mills, furniture factories, and other businesses.
In the early 20th century, Hester experienced a period of decline, as many of the town’s businesses closed or moved away. However, in the late 20th century, the town experienced a resurgence, as new businesses opened and the town’s population began to grow. Today, Hester is a small but vibrant town, with a strong sense of community and a rich history.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hester?
Total Population of Hester is 706.
What is the Total Male Population of Hester?
Total Male Population of Hester is 330.
What is the Total Female Population of Hester?
Total Female Population of Hester is 376.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hester?
There are 87.77 Males per 100 Females in Hester.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hester?
There are 113.94 Females per 100 Males in Hester.
What is the Median Population Age in Hester?
Median Population Age in Hester is 32.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hester
Average Family Size in Hester is 4.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hester
Average Household Size in Hester is 3.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hester?
Per Capita income in Hester is $39,224.
What is the Median Family Income in Hester?
Median Family Income in Hester is $138,529.
What is the Median Household income in Hester?
Median Household Income in Hester is $137,923.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hester?
Income or Wage Gap in Hester is 50.4%.
Women in Hester earn 49.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hester?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hester is 0.23.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hester?
There are 364 People in the Labor Forcein in Hester.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hester?
85.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Hester.