City profile · Louisiana · Census ACS 2023

Erath, LA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Erath - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,865
Residents
$45,526
Median income
$133,700
Median home
$1,019
Median rent (state)

Erath - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Erath lands in the 13th percentile for household income and the 84th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

13th
percentile, household income
22nd
percentile, home value
21st
percentile, median rent
84th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Erath, LA

Erath is a small town in Louisiana, home to 1,865 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Erath brings in $45,526 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 13.0%. Home values in Erath run a median of $133,700, and the median resident age is 39.6 years. 22.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 63.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Erath (No Permits), per Census BPS data. Erath reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 516.8 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Louisiana run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Louisiana scores 88.2 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,019 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Louisiana run around $212, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 95.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

1,865 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Louisiana

Median Household Income

$45,526 /yr

Poverty 13.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.2 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Louisiana average

How does Erath compare to other US cities?

Where Erath sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 13% higher than other cities
Home value 22% pricier than other cities
Median rent 21% pricier than other cities
Safety 84% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Louisiana and the picture shifts: Erath ranks #4 of 60 Louisiana cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Erath against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Louisiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Louisiana-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Erath toward the top of Louisiana's cities

Among the 477 Louisiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Erath ranks #116 - the 75th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Erath only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#260 of 426
39th percentile in Louisiana
Median Gross Rent
#201 of 477
53rd percentile in Louisiana
Median Home Value
#226 of 419
46th percentile in Louisiana
Poverty Rate
#261 of 475
45th percentile in Louisiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#116 of 477
75th percentile in Louisiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Louisiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

13thIncome percentile
84thSafety percentile

13th percentile nationally for median household income · 84th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Erath's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Erath's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 59 Avg. percentile National median
Erath's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Erath's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$133,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 78% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Erath $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Erath, LA Erath, LA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Erath, LA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Erath, LA median $45,526/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Erath, LA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Erath, LA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 13.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,865
Median Income
$45,526
Median Home Value
$133,700
Median Age
39.6
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Labor force participation
63.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
516.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
206.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
310.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,900 residents1,950 residents2,000 residents2,050 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,022 residents 1,932 residents ▼ -4.5%
Erath's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 1
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
85.3%
Carpool
5.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
6.2%
Other
2.7%

Based on 872 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Louisiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$212
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Louisiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Louisiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Erath sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.2
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,019/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Louisiana

Livingston
1,860 people
Presquille
1,885 people
Rosepine
1,817 people
Leonville
1,812 people
North Vacherie
1,933 people
Golden Meadow
1,791 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Erath's 1,865 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Reynolds Heights, PA
1,865 people
Tappahannock, VA
1,865 people
Keenesburg, CO
1,866 people
Sigourney, IA
1,866 people
Veazie, ME
1,866 people
Westernport, MD
1,864 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Erath's $45,526 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Union City, TN
$45,523 median income
Daleville, AL
$45,522 median income
Sylvania, GA
$45,536 median income
Oriskany Falls, NY
$45,536 median income
Altamont, PA
$45,536 median income
Nocona, TX
$45,536 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Erath, LA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Erath, LA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 87.9% 6.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.5% White 87.9% Black or African American 6.7% Asian 1.2% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.1% Two or more races 4.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Erath compares to nearby Louisiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Erath (this city) 1,865 $45,526
Livingston 1,860 $78,056
Presquille 1,885 $99,479
Rosepine 1,817 $59,258
Census ACS 5-year FIPS LA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Erath, LA?

What is the population of Erath, LA? +

1,865 people live in Erath, LA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Erath, LA? +

In Erath, the typical household earns $45,526 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Erath? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Erath; the closest available measure is the Louisiana state average, a cost of living index of 88.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Louisiana vary by metro area.

Is Erath, LA safe? +

Erath has a total crime rate of 516.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Erath, LA? +

A typical home in Erath is worth $133,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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