Hester, Louisiana

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 with a population of 498. The community is located along Louisiana Highway 44 on the east bank of the Mississippi River.

Geography
Hester is located at 30.02765°N, -90.77104°W. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 4.041 mi2; 3.460 mi2 of its area is land, and 0.581 mi2 is water.

Demographics
At the 2020 census, its population was 483, down from 498 in 2010.