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Jefferson Davis Parish

Louisiana · 32,250 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 $42,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,250
+3%since 2000
from 31,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+13%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K31K31K32K32K1990201020202024Jefferson Davis Parish
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,716
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,736 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,821
+93%since 2000
from $13,398 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing7.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+28%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(24,855)
Black15.9%(5,130)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(734)
Asian0.3%(100)
Other3.1%(993)
Diversity Score45.3%(14,595)
Segregation Score22.5%(7,271)
Diversity Score
45
+15%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana?

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana has about 32,250 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana earns about $42,716 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 $110,800, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana?

About 18.4% 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 17.9% of people in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,528 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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