Erath, Louisiana
Erath: City in Louisiana, United States of America
About
Erath is a city located in the county of Vermilion Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,114 and a population density of 1,201 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,030 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Erath
| Population : | 2,030 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Vermilion Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
| Area : | 1.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 69 feet / 21 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:40:35 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 70533 |
| Density : | 1,153 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Erath is located at 29°57'30"N 92°2'9"W (29.9582600, -92.0359600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Erath decreased by 4.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,114 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,105 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,101 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,112 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,104 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,105 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,098 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,079 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,067 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,039 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,030 | -0.44% | estimation process |
People born in Erath (5)
People born in Erath, including musician D. L. Menard, jockey Curt Bourque, jockey Randy Romero, .
List
- Roy R. Theriot (American politician) he was born in 26/06/1914
- Shane Sellers (American jockey and owner) he was born in 24/09/1966
Schools in Erath
College & universities near Erath, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490416 | J's Barber College | New Iberia (LA) | 70560-6138 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Erath, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Vermilion Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vermilion Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | 11,927 | Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Kaplan | 4,345 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Maurice | 1,857 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Gueydan | 1,328 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Erath distances to largest Louisiana cities
