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Jefferson

Louisiana · 9,703 residents · 2.707 sq mi
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Jefferson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,235. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 2,140 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,700. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,703
−18%since 2000
from 11,843 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,584 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 4,375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+16%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,235
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,106 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,624
+116%since 2000
from $19,245 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+10%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+42%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(8,149)
Black23.4%(2,769)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(601)
Asian1.5%(175)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.9%(6,743)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(6,183)
Black19.7%(1,908)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(1,120)
Asian2.3%(219)
Other2.8%(273)
Diversity Score67.6%(6,557)
Diversity Score
68
+19%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+22.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 89.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 8.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, Louisiana?

Jefferson, Louisiana has about 9,703 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jefferson, Louisiana earns about $57,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, Louisiana expensive?

In Jefferson, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $247,700, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Louisiana?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, Louisiana?

About 16.5% of people in Jefferson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,818 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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