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Jennings

Louisiana · 9,837 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 $28,360. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,400. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,837
−10%since 2000
from 10,986 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
932 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+13%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Jennings
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,360
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,410 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,464
+98%since 2000
from $12,357 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+44%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(7,676)
Black27.9%(3,066)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(101)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.8%(5,798)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(6,364)
Black28.3%(2,782)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(240)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other5.2%(507)
Diversity Score63.4%(6,233)
Diversity Score
63
+20%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jennings, Louisiana?

Jennings, Louisiana has about 9,837 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jennings, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jennings, Louisiana earns about $28,360 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 $94,400, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Jennings, Louisiana?

About 16.4% 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 23.4% 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 1,468 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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