Eros, LA Demographics

A map of Eros's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	182	112	88.3%	86.2%
Hispanic	22	4	10.7%	3.1%
Native American/Other	2	1	1.0%	0.8%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.8%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	12	0.0%	9.2%

Eros, Louisiana has an estimated population of 206, a dramatic increase from the 130 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 10.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Eros, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Eros has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Eros, that probability was 24.8% in 2020 and 20.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Eros is ranked the 438th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Eros was ranked the 466th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Eros's White Population

182 residents of Eros, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eros is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Eros ranks 80th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eros's White population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. White residents' share of Eros's population has increased from 86.2% to 88.3%.

Eros is more White than neighboring Chatham (42.5% White), Calhoun (77.1% White), Choudrant (78.8% White), Downsville (83.9% White), and Ruston (47.2% White).

Eros's Black Population

0 residents of Eros, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Eros is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Eros ranks 461st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eros's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Eros's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Eros is less Black than neighboring Chatham (42.3% Black), Choudrant (1.1% Black), and Ruston (43.2% Black).

Eros's Asian Population

0 residents of Eros, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eros is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Eros ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eros's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Eros's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Eros is less Asian than neighboring Choudrant (4.9% Asian), Downsville (5.4% Asian), and Ruston (2% Asian).

Eros's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Eros, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eros is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Eros ranks 244th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eros's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Eros's population has increased from 3.1% to 10.7%.

Eros is more Hispanic than neighboring Chatham (2.4% Hispanic), Choudrant (8.9% Hispanic), Downsville (2.7% Hispanic), and Ruston (1.9% Hispanic). Eros is less Hispanic than neighboring Calhoun (22.9% Hispanic).

Eros's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Eros, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Eros is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Eros ranks 215th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eros's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Eros's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Eros is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chatham (0% Native American/Other), Calhoun (0% Native American/Other), Choudrant (0% Native American/Other), and Downsville (0% Native American/Other). Eros is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ruston (2% Native American/Other).

Eros's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Eros, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eros is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Eros ranks 8th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eros's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Eros's population has decreased from 9.2% to 0.0%.

Eros is less Multiracial than neighboring Chatham (12.7% Multiracial), Choudrant (6.4% Multiracial), Downsville (8.1% Multiracial), and Ruston (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.