Hessmer, Louisiana
Hessmer: Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
About
Hessmer is a city located in the county of Avoyelles Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 802 and a population density of 966 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 749 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Hessmer
| Population : | 749 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Avoyelles Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 0.83 km2 |
| Altitude : | 79 feet / 24 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:22:42 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 71341 |
| Density : | 902 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hessmer is located at 31°3'35"N 92°7'16"W (31.0596300, -92.1212400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hessmer decreased by 7.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 802 | - | census |
| 2011 | 790 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 785 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 778 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 773 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 772 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 772 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 766 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 756 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 750 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 749 | -0.13% | estimation process |
Schools in Hessmer
College & universities near Hessmer, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159382 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria | Alexandria (LA) | 71302-9121 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hessmer, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
Post offices near Hessmer
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hessmer Post Office | Hessmer (LA) | 71341 |
Other cities in Avoyelles Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Avoyelles Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Broussard | 13,076 | Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. |
| Marksville | 5,271 | City in Louisiana |
| Bunkie | 3,826 | City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Simmesport | 2,032 | Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Cottonport | 1,867 | Town in the United States |
| Mansura | 1,342 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Moreauville | 849 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Plaucheville | 228 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
