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Fort Jesup

Louisiana · 286 residents · 4.266 sq mi
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Population has fallen 28% since 2023, a loss of 109 residents. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 50.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
−28%since 2023
from 395 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
67 / sq mi
−28%since 2023
from 93 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.7
+126%since 2023
from 27.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
255324394463532201020202024Fort Jesup
2024286
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,431
−25%since 2023
from $23,172 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.688
+12%since 2023
from 0.616 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(340)
Black13.9%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30%(118)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(217)
Black24.1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.8%(131)
Diversity Score
46
+53%since 2023
from 30 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+29.9 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
7.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
Female
67.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
+21.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Jesup, Louisiana?

Fort Jesup, Louisiana has about 286 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Fort Jesup, Louisiana?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Jesup, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Jesup, Louisiana?

About 50.0% of people in Fort Jesup, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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