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Jena

Louisiana · 4,155 residents · 5.498 sq mi
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Jena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,267. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,155
+40%since 2000
from 2,971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
756 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
−7%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Jena
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,267
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,571
+93%since 2000
from $13,761 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,800
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
28.9% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(2,436)
Black10.8%(447)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(1,024)
Asian2.5%(105)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score69.3%(2,881)
Diversity Score
69
+128%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+119%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jena, Louisiana?

Jena, Louisiana has about 4,155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jena, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jena, Louisiana earns about $58,267 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 $146,800, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Jena, Louisiana?

About 26.8% 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 14.1% 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 1,422 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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