Hester is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2010 census. As of the 2020 census, Hester had a population of 483. The community is located along Louisiana Highway 44 on the east bank of the Mississippi River.
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Geography
Hester is located at 30.0276541°N 90.7710381°W / 30.0276541; -90.7710381. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 4.041 square miles (10.47 km2); 3.460 square miles (8.96 km2) of its area is land, and 0.581 square miles (1.50 km2) is water.
Demographics
Hester first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.
At the 2020 census, its population was 483, down from 498 in 2010.