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Jeanerette

Louisiana · 4,813 residents · 2.308 sq mi
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Jeanerette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,616. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,184 residents. 12% 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 $106,400. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,813
−20%since 2000
from 5,997 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,085 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 2,598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+20%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Jeanerette
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,616
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,888 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,553
+82%since 2000
from $11,871 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,400
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$751
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+33%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(2,267)
Black59.4%(3,561)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(86)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.5%(3,688)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(1,146)
Black71%(3,417)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(103)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.9%(2,450)
Diversity Score
51
−17%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+118%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jeanerette, Louisiana?

Jeanerette, Louisiana has about 4,813 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jeanerette, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jeanerette, Louisiana earns about $42,616 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jeanerette, Louisiana expensive?

In Jeanerette, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $106,400, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in Jeanerette, Louisiana?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jeanerette, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jeanerette, Louisiana?

About 30.2% of people in Jeanerette, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jeanerette, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jeanerette, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,392 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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