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The Village of Hessmer had a population of 828 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Hessmer is located at latitude 31.0596 and longitude -92.1212 in Avoyelles Parish. The formal boundaries for the Village of Hessmer encompass a land area of 0.83 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Avoyelles Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Village of Hessmer has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Hessmer is located within Parish Governing Authority District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Avoyelles Parish.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 828 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,002 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 45 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,625 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,179 |
| Median Home Value | $171,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 376 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 223 (59.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 121 (32.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 (8.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 344 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Family Households | 217 (63.1%) |
The table below compares Hessmer to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 295 | 40th |
| Population Density | # 128 | 74th |
| Median Household Income | # 265 | 46th |
| Per Capita Income | # 273 | 44th |
| Diversity Index | # 223 | 55th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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