Erath, Louisiana
Quick Statistics
Erath is a community in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, home to about 1,907 people spread across 1.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,982 a year, and a typical home is worth about $107,800. About 26.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 10 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Louisiana towns GeoStat tracks, Erath ranks number 202 of 488 in population, number 260 in median household income, number 286 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Erath typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 41°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Delcambre, LA | 2.8 mi. | 2,552 |
| 2. | Abbeville, LA | 5.5 mi. | 11,003 |
| 3. | Youngsville, LA | 9.8 mi. | 17,427 |
| 4. | Milton, LA | 10.9 mi. | 2,793 |
| 5. | Maurice, LA | 11.2 mi. | 2,584 |
| 6. | Cade, LA | 12.4 mi. | 1,710 |
| 7. | Broussard, LA | 13.3 mi. | 14,322 |
| 8. | New Iberia, LA | 13.4 mi. | 27,571 |
What is the population of Erath, Louisiana?
Erath has a population of about 1,907 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Erath, Louisiana in?
Erath is located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median home value in Erath, Louisiana?
The median home value in Erath is about $107,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Erath, Louisiana?
The median personal income in Erath is about $29,982 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Erath, Louisiana?
Since 1950, 61 tornadoes have been recorded in Vermilion Parish. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Erath, Louisiana?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 41 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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