Hessmer is a village located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana. Hessmer has a 2024 population of 733. Hessmer is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 768 in 2020.
The average household income in Hessmer is $63,534 with a poverty rate of 29.2%. The median age in Hessmer is 41.7 years: 43.4 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hessmer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 707 | 78.21% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 10.84% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 7.52% |
| Other race | 22 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 403 | 2.24 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Married | 167 | 3.2 | 79 | 21 |
| Non Family | 164 | 1.02 | 31.7 | 68.3 |
| Female | 61 | 2.9 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Male | 11 | 2.27 | 0 | 100 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
54.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 9.12% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 3.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 9.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 1.59% |
| High School Graduate | 308 | 44.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 8.97% |
| Some College | 160 | 23.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 519 | 423 | 74 |
| Hispanic | 91 | 74 | 0 |
| Black | 61 | 52 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Other Race | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,607 | $60,417 | $76,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,179 | $0 | $23,894 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,404 | $60,263 | $32,740 |
| Some College | $40,114 | $0 | $35,682 |
$37,404
Average Earnings
$60,263
Average Male
$32,740
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.68% of Hessmer residents speak only English, while 22.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 643 | 126 | 19.6% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 90 | 70.87% |
| Black | 98 | 36 | 36.73% |
| Multiple | 68 | 21 | 30.88% |
| Other | 22 | 17 | 77.27% |
29.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.52%
Male Poverty Rate
28.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hessmer is Other, with 77.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hessmer is White, with 19.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 36.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.51% |
| Some College | 2.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.46% |
| Female Employed | 7.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,125 | $84,501 |
| Households | $50,179 | $63,534 |
| Married Families | $95,764 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,000 | $31,929 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 3.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
90%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
90.27%
Born in Hessmer
96.13%
Native Born
3.87%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
3.43%
Naturalized
96.13% of Hessmer residents were born in the United States, with 90.27% having been born in Louisiana. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 690 | -8 | -1.15% |
| 2028 | 698 | -9 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 707 | -9 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 716 | -8 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 724 | -9 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 733 | -9 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 742 | -7 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 749 | -11 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 760 | -8 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 768 | 15 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 753 | -6 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 759 | -8 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 767 | -6 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 773 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 773 | -4 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 777 | -5 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 782 | -7 | -0.89% |
| 2012 | 789 | -4 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 793 | -7 | -0.88% |
| 2010 | 800 | 0 | 0% |