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Population Review

Estelle, Louisiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Estelle, Louisiana is 16,761 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $73,519, the median home value is $199,300, and the median age is 39.9.

16,761

Population

3614

People / sq mi

$73,519

Median Income

$199,300

Median Home Value

Estelle covers 4.6 sq mi of land at 3614 people per square mile.

About Estelle, LA

Estelle is a city in Louisiana with a population of 16,761. It ranks #29 among cities in Louisiana by population. The median age is 39.9, in line with the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The median household income in Estelle is $73,519, near the US median of $74,580. 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $199,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,301. The homeownership rate of 87.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Estelle reflects 17.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.5 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White47.8%
Black or African American28.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)6.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$73,519

Median Household Income

$28,210

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$199,300

Median Home Value

$1,301

Median Rent

87.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

80.2%

High School+

17.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

72.3%

Public Transit

8.9%

Work From Home

25.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.1%

Foreign Born

80.9%

Non-English at Home

6.4%

Veterans

19.8%

With Disability

92.5%

Health Insurance

94.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Construction19.3%
Professional, Scientific & Management17.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.6%
Manufacturing7.9%
Retail Trade6.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.9%
Public Administration4.5%
Information4.4%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%
Transportation & Warehousing0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Estelle, Louisiana has a population of 16,761 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest city in Louisiana.

The median household income in Estelle, Louisiana is $73,519, with 13.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Estelle, Louisiana is $199,300, with median monthly rent at $1,301 and a homeownership rate of 87.3%.

The median age in Estelle, Louisiana is 39.9 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.