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Fort Jesup

Louisiana · 509 residents · 4.266 sq mi
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Fort Jesup has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,159. Population has grown 37% since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
+37%vs 2011
vs 371 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
119 / sq mi
+37%vs 2011
vs 87 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
−10%vs 2011
vs 40.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
255324394463532201020202024Fort Jesup
2024286
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,159
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,654 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$25,916
−23%vs 2011
vs $33,782 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.555
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.584 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing17.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction15.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $92,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2019
Median gross rent
$522
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $864 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−28.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.1% in 2011
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+9%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.1%(97)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(452)
Black1.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(17)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.5%(69)
Diversity Score
13
−48%vs 2011
vs 26 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 31.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.6%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−14.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
Female
54.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Jesup, Louisiana?

Fort Jesup, Louisiana has about 509 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Jesup, Louisiana?

The typical household in Fort Jesup, Louisiana earns about $37,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Jesup, Louisiana expensive?

In Fort Jesup, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Jesup, Louisiana?

About 11.6% 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 21.9% of people in Fort Jesup, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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