Overview Erath is a very small town located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 1,957 people and just one neighborhood, Erath is the 173rd largest community in Louisiana. Occupations and Workforce Unlike some towns, Erath isn鈥檛 mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Erath are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Erath is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Erath who work in sales jobs (15.72%), healthcare (11.24%), and management occupations (9.93%). Setting & Lifestyle As is often the case in a small town, Erath doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute. Erath Demographics The education level of Erath citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 22.62% of adults in Erath have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Erath in 2022 was $29,827, which is middle income relative to Louisiana, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $119,308 for a family of four. However, Erath contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Erath is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Erath home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Erath residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Erath include French, French Canadian, Irish, German, and Acadian/Cajun. The most common language spoken in Erath is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Vietnamese.