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
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Estelle covers 4.6 sq mi of land at 3614 people per square mile.
About Estelle, LA
Homeownership is the standout figure in Estelle: 87.3% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Estelle is a city in Louisiana with a population of 16,761. It ranks #29 among cities in Louisiana by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $73,519 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.6%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $199,300, with typical rent around $1,301.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 8.9%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Estelle, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.8% |
| Black or African American | 28.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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
| Construction | 19.3% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.9% |
| Retail Trade | 6.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.9% |
| Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Information | 4.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.2% |
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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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.