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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Old Jefferson

Louisiana · 5,631 residents · 3.519 sq mi
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Old Jefferson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,220. Population has grown 24% since 1990. Median home value is $97,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% 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

5,631
+24%since 1990
from 4,531 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,600 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 1,288 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+12%since 1990
from 28.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K7K8K9K1990201020202024Old Jefferson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,220
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,172 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,410
+46%since 1990
from $14,653 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$688
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $494 in 1990
US average: $602
85.3%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
14.7% rent
1.9
+9%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(4,323)
Black4.4%(199)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(36)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score12.8%(578)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(5,037)
Black5.7%(319)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(88)
Asian1.9%(107)
Diversity Score21.6%(1,216)
22
+69%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.9%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 29.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 92.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−26%since 1990
from 24.2 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 Old Jefferson, Louisiana?

Old Jefferson, Louisiana has about 5,631 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Old Jefferson, Louisiana earns about $52,220 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 $97,000, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Old Jefferson, Louisiana?

About 27.9% 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 3.7% 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 1,100 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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