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Old Jefferson

Louisiana · 7,339 residents · 3.519 sq mi
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Old Jefferson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,681. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $202,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,339
+30%since 2000
from 5,631 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
36.5
+14%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K9K1990201020202024Old Jefferson
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.9%(510)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(444)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.6%(411)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.6%(410)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(445)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3417.4%(1,280)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.3%(1,048)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.2%(824)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.4%(911)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410%(731)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.5%(258)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.9%(67)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,681
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,220 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,843
+63%since 2000
from $21,410 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,210
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+45%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Old Jefferson on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(5,037)
Black5.7%(319)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(88)
Asian1.9%(107)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(4,727)
Black20%(1,469)
Hispanic / Latino8%(590)
Asian3.2%(238)
Other4.1%(298)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Colombian2.9%(210)
Puerto Rican0.2%(15)
Spaniard0.2%(11)
Mexican0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Chinese3.7%(273)
Asian Indian0.4%(31)
Vietnamese0.3%(21)
Ancestry
French16.8%(1,228)
Irish10.4%(759)
German8.6%(629)
Italian8.6%(627)
American8%(585)
English7.2%(527)
Polish2%(149)
Scottish1.1%(83)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(48)
Welsh0.6%(44)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.4%(29)
Swiss0.3%(19)
Dutch0.2%(17)
Turkish0.2%(17)
Hungarian0.2%(16)
Lithuanian0.2%(16)
Slovak0.2%(16)
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38%(1,290)
Married35.9%(1,218)
Widowed1.1%(38)
Divorced25%(847)
Women 15+
Never married32.4%(1,016)
Married42.1%(1,320)
Widowed13.5%(423)
Divorced11.9%(373)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Jefferson, Louisiana?

Old Jefferson, Louisiana has about 7,339 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Old Jefferson, Louisiana earns about $74,681 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 $202,000, and the typical rent is about $1,210 a month.

How educated are people in Old Jefferson, Louisiana?

About 41.8% 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 5.3% 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 2,808 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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

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