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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Jean Lafitte

Louisiana · 1,469 residents · 5.85 sq mi
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Jean Lafitte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,423. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 668 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $56,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,469
−31%vs 2000
vs 2,137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
251 / sq mi
−31%vs 2000
vs 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jean Lafitte
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,423
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,833 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,311
−42%vs 2000
vs $14,209 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$364
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $442 in 2000
US average: $450
83.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
2.9
+43%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,959)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(40)
Asian1.3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(204)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,410)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(44)
Asian2.5%(36)
Other1.6%(23)
Diversity Score16.2%(238)
16
+70%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.8 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana?

Jean Lafitte, Louisiana has about 1,469 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana earns about $19,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jean Lafitte, Louisiana expensive?

In Jean Lafitte, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $56,500, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana?

About 19.5% of people in Jean Lafitte, 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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