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Jena

Louisiana · 3,398 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 $35,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,398
+14%since 2000
from 2,971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
618 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
−2%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,882
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,723
+72%since 2000
from $13,761 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+30%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(2,523)
Black12%(357)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.4%(904)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(2,732)
Black11.1%(377)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(226)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other1%(35)
Diversity Score41.3%(1,403)
Diversity Score
41
+36%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+100%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jena, Louisiana?

Jena, Louisiana has about 3,398 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jena, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jena, Louisiana earns about $35,882 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 $90,400, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Jena, Louisiana?

About 21.5% 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 12.4% 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 665 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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