CITY · 2020 ACS
Fort Jesup
Louisiana · 494 residents · 4.266 sq mi
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Population has grown 20% since 2019. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.
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Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024286
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2019
from 38.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.8%
Manufacturing34.8%
Retail trade20.3%
Wholesale trade5.8%
Information5.1%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(392)
Black6.5%(32)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(32)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.8%(157)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
92.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Fort Jesup, Louisiana?
Fort Jesup, Louisiana has about 494 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Fort Jesup, Louisiana?
About 37.1% 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 24.7% of people in Fort Jesup, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
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