Hester, Louisiana facts for kids
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Hester, Louisiana
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 Hester, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Hester, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. James |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.04 sq mi (10.47 km2) |
| • Land | 3.46 sq mi (8.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 483 |
| • Density | 139.56/sq mi (53.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583537 |
Hester is a small community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the larger parish government.
Hester is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This term is used by the U.S. Census Bureau. It helps them collect information about the population in specific areas. Hester was first counted as a CDP in the 2010 United States Census. At that time, its population was 498 people. The community is located along Louisiana Highway 44. It sits on the east bank of the famous Mississippi River.
Where is Hester Located?
Hester is found at specific geographic coordinates: 30°01′40″N 90°46′16″W / 30.0276541°N 90.7710381°W. This means it is located at about 30 degrees North latitude and 90 degrees West longitude.
The U.S. Census Bureau measures the size of communities. Hester covers an area of about 4.04 square miles (10.47 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.46 square miles (8.96 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.58 square miles (1.50 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Hester?
The U.S. Census Bureau counts the population of places like Hester every ten years.
This shows a small decrease in the number of people living in Hester between 2010 and 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Hester (Luisiana) para niños
