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Jean Lafitte

Louisiana · 1,903 residents · 5.85 sq mi
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Jean Lafitte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,481. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,903
−11%since 2000
from 2,137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
325 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+9%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jean Lafitte
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,481
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,086
+62%since 2000
from $14,209 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing6.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,900
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,027
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+74%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,677)
Black1.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4%(76)
Asian1.2%(22)
Other2.7%(51)
Diversity Score22.2%(422)
Diversity Score
22
+132%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana?

Jean Lafitte, Louisiana has about 1,903 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana earns about $46,481 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 $164,900, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.

How educated are people in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana?

About 9.1% 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 7.4% of people in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jean Lafitte, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jean Lafitte, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 434 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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