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Jean Lafitte

Louisiana · 1,809 residents · 5.85 sq mi
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Jean Lafitte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 328 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,809
−15%since 2000
from 2,137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+20%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jean Lafitte
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,209
+106%since 2000
from $14,209 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+65%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(1,491)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(92)
Asian1.2%(22)
Other3.9%(70)
Diversity Score27.6%(500)
Diversity Score
28
+190%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana?

Jean Lafitte, Louisiana has about 1,809 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana earns about $52,083 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 $175,300, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana?

About 10.7% 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 16.2% 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 340 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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