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Jefferson Davis Parish

Louisiana · 30,722 residents · 651.52 sq mi
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Jefferson Davis Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,467. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,200. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

30,722
−2%vs 2000
vs 31,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
47 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
31K31K31K32K32K1990201020202024Jefferson Davis Parish
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,467
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,736 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,486
−37%vs 2000
vs $13,398 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.3%
+6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$268
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $353 in 2000
US average: $450
74.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
25.3% rent
2.2
+7%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(25,138)
Black17.7%(5,571)
Hispanic / Latino1%(312)
Asian0.2%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.2%(12,325)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81%(24,879)
Black18.8%(5,774)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(172)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other0.2%(50)
Diversity Score39.6%(12,155)
40
+1%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.9%
−9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana?

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana has about 30,722 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana earns about $18,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $40,200, and the typical rent is about $268 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana?

About 27.3% of people in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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