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Old Jefferson

Louisiana · 7,860 residents · 3.519 sq mi
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Old Jefferson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,075. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 52% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,860
+40%since 2000
from 5,631 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,234 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 1,600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+14%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K9K1990201020202024Old Jefferson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,075
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,220 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,667
+169%since 2000
from $21,410 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+15%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing18%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,357
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+40%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(5,037)
Black5.7%(319)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(88)
Asian1.9%(107)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.6%(1,216)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(4,696)
Black27.1%(2,133)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(466)
Asian2.5%(193)
Other4.7%(372)
Diversity Score70.4%(5,532)
Diversity Score
70
+226%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
+28.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 91.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Jefferson, Louisiana?

Old Jefferson, Louisiana has about 7,860 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Jefferson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Old Jefferson, Louisiana earns about $92,075 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Jefferson, Louisiana expensive?

In Old Jefferson, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $239,700, and the typical rent is about $1,357 a month.

How educated are people in Old Jefferson, Louisiana?

About 56.7% of adults age 25 and over in Old Jefferson, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Jefferson, Louisiana?

About 8.8% of people in Old Jefferson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Jefferson, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Jefferson, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,329 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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