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Jackson Parish

Louisiana · 15,397 residents · 569.378 sq mi
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Jackson Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,352. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

Total population
15,397
−2%since 1990
from 15,705 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
+9%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K16K1990201020202024Jackson Parish
202415K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,352
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,804 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,354
+54%since 1990
from $9,960 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.8%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
22.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−11%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(11,062)
Black29.4%(4,619)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(35)
Asian0%(7)
Diversity Score52.5%(8,244)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(10,887)
Black27.8%(4,282)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(94)
Asian0.2%(33)
Diversity Score51.9%(7,987)
Diversity Score
52
−1%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.6%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−8%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Jackson Parish to nearby counties

JACKSON PARISH VS
Lincoln Parish
Income$39,172+38%
Home value$210,100+321%
Population48,360+205%
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JACKSON PARISH VS
Winn Parish
Income$48,871+72%
Home value$108,500+117%
Population14,961−6%
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JACKSON PARISH VS
Ouachita Parish
Income$54,688+93%
Home value$194,400+290%
Population158,542+901%
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JACKSON PARISH VS
Bienville Parish
Income$35,011+23%
Home value$99,500+99%
Population12,269−23%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson Parish, Louisiana?

Jackson Parish, Louisiana has about 15,397 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jackson Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jackson Parish, Louisiana earns about $28,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Jackson Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $49,900, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson Parish, Louisiana?

About 19.8% of people in Jackson Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 308 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9705
5 ZIP codes
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