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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jefferson

Louisiana · 11,843 residents · 2.707 sq mi
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Jefferson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,106. Population has fallen 18% since 1990, a loss of 2,678 residents. Median home value is $97,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,843
−18%since 1990
from 14,521 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,375 / sq mi
−18%since 1990
from 5,364 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+9%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,106
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,887 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,245
+45%since 1990
from $13,295 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$483
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $403 in 1990
US average: $602
55.9%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 50.3% in 1990
44.1% rent
3.0
+10%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(11,965)
Black16%(2,323)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(659)
Asian0.6%(89)
Diversity Score44.2%(6,413)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(8,149)
Black23.4%(2,769)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(601)
Asian1.5%(175)
Diversity Score56.9%(6,743)
57
+29%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−25%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, Louisiana?

Jefferson, Louisiana has about 11,843 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jefferson, Louisiana earns about $32,106 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 $97,600, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Louisiana?

About 19.9% 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 14.5% 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 2,678 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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