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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jennings

Louisiana · 10,986 residents · 10.56 sq mi
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Jennings has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,410. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,300. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

10,986
−3%since 1990
from 11,305 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,040 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,071 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+8%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,410
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,853 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,357
+52%since 1990
from $8,145 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.2%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 32.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
63.9%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
36.1% rent
2.3
−8%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(8,302)
Black26.5%(2,991)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50%(5,647)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(7,676)
Black27.9%(3,066)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(101)
Asian0.3%(32)
Diversity Score52.8%(5,798)
53
+6%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.9%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−6%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jennings, Louisiana?

Jennings, Louisiana has about 10,986 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jennings, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jennings, Louisiana earns about $24,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jennings, Louisiana expensive?

In Jennings, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Jennings, Louisiana?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jennings, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jennings, Louisiana?

About 26.2% of people in Jennings, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jennings, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jennings, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 319 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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