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 $52,844 with a poverty rate of 39.94%. The median age in Hessmer is 38.6 years: 40.7 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hessmer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 467 | 74.6% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 16.45% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 6.71% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.76% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 252 | 2.48 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Non Family | 110 | 0 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Married | 97 | 3.62 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Female | 32 | 3.31 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Male | 13 | 4.54 | 0 | 100 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
53.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 14.03% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 4.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 9.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 1.13% |
| High School Graduate | 183 | 41.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 10.63% |
| Some College | 84 | 19% |
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 | 353 | 267 | 39 |
| Black | 47 | 37 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 21 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 14.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,143 | $55,000 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,250 | $60,714 | $23,594 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,417 | $29,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,580 | $42,361 | $24,500 |
| Some College | $34,583 | $0 | $33,021 |
$33,580
Average Earnings
$42,361
Average Male
$24,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.34% of Hessmer residents speak only English, while 21.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 17.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 438 | 126 | 28.77% |
| Black | 103 | 60 | 58.25% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 40 | 78.43% |
| Multiple | 42 | 24 | 57.14% |
| Other | 11 | 11 | 100% |
39.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.3%
Male Poverty Rate
41.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hessmer is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hessmer is White, with 28.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.19% |
| Some College | 23.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.6% |
| Male Employed | 16.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,643 | $69,773 |
| Households | $35,000 | $52,844 |
| Married Families | $81,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,083 | $28,865 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
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
15
Number of Veterans
15
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 3.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
93.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
93.29%
Born in Hessmer
97.92%
Native Born
2.08%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
97.92% of Hessmer residents were born in the United States, with 93.29% having been born in Louisiana. 0.16% 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% |