Hessmer, Louisiana
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Location of Hessmer, Louisiana
Hessmer is a village located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 642.
The town was named by William Edenborn, railroad tycoon, who named the depot which came through the area, between the communities of Norma and Corner, in 1903. In 1955 the town was incorporated, according the book "Hessmer Station, A Railroad Community turns 100 1903-2003".
Geography
Hessmer is located at 31°3'17" North, 92°7'16" West (31.054727, -92.121076)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.9 km² (0.8 mi²). 1.9 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
The village of Hessmer was incorporated in 1955, but the name was first noted for the community when William Edenborn named the depot there when building his railroad through the area in 1903.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 642 people, 280 households, and 176 families residing in the village. The population density is 330.5/km² (855.1/mi²). There are 303 housing units at an average density of 156.0/km² (403.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 91.43% White, 6.70% African American, 1.56% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. 0.16% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 280 households out of which 27.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% are married couples living together, 8.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% are non-families. 32.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 2.90.
In the village the population is spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $24,659, and the median income for a family is $31,528. Males have a median income of $23,750 versus $16,964 for females. The per capita income for the village is $12,449. 18.6% of the population and 15.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.1% of those under the age of 18 and 20.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.