Erath Town, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 2187 people in the town, organized into 400 households, and 290 families residing in the town. The population density was 1453.7 people per square mile (561.28/kmē), it would be the 95th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Louisiana. There were 887 housing units at an average density of 591.3 per square mile (228.3/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.56 persons, and the average family size was 3.09 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 120.5 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 129.6 females. The median age is 35.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Erath Town was 33.7 and 37.5 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 1949 White, 136 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 77 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 14 from two or more races and 7 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $27386, it is the 194th wealthiest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $36204, making it the 157th highest town by median family income in Louisiana. The per capita income for the town was $13327, making it the 209th highest town by per capita income in Louisiana. The median income was $18433, Males had a median income of $24567 versus $13750 for females.
In 2000, 551 pupils and students, of which 45.01% are male and 54.99% are female, 25.19% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.9% nursery or pri school, 7.44% kindergarten, 44.28% elementary school, 21.78% high school and 19.6% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2187 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2257 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2192 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2191 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2184 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2170 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2160 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2164 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2183 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2182 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2175 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 13 | 25 | 38 |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 23 | 41 |
| Elementary school | 117 | 127 | 244 |
| High school | 49 | 71 | 120 |
| College or graduate school | 51 | 57 | 108 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erath town, Louisiana | $27386 | $36204 | $13327 |
| Vermilion Parish, Louisiana | $29500 | $36093 | $14201 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |