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Erath, LA

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Population
1,932
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
6 ft
Median Home Value
$107,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$902/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,568
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Erath

Located in Vermilion Parish about thirty minutes south of Lafayette, Erath is a quiet, close-knit town with deep roots in Cajun country. Everyday life is relaxed, centered around family, local heritage, and community traditions like the Acadian Museum downtown. Every summer, the town comes alive for its legendary Fourth of July festival, bringing everyone together for carnival rides, great Cajun food, and live music. For anyone looking to settle down, it offers friendly neighbors and authentic bayou-country charm.

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