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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jena

Louisiana · 2,971 residents · 5.498 sq mi
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Jena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,938. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $59,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

2,971
+9%since 1990
from 2,733 in 1990
1990 – 2025
540 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 497 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+2%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Jena
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,938
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,194 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,761
+5%since 1990
from $13,086 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$336
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
77.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
22.5% rent
1.9
−7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,535)
Black3.8%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.9%(53)
Diversity Score17.2%(470)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(2,523)
Black12%(357)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian0.5%(14)
Diversity Score30.4%(904)
30
+77%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−15%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jena, Louisiana?

Jena, Louisiana has about 2,971 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jena, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jena, Louisiana earns about $30,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jena, Louisiana expensive?

In Jena, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $59,800, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Jena, Louisiana?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jena, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jena, Louisiana?

About 15.1% of people in Jena, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jena, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jena, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 238 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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