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Jefferson

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 15,431 residents · 18.57 sq mi
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The short version

Jefferson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,493. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $252,662. Households here earn about 99% more than the Baton Rouge median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Jefferson; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,431
Population density
831 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,493
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,893
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing10.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,662
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,332
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.6%
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(9,321)
Black24.5%(3,783)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,233)
Asian2.2%(347)
Other4.8%(747)
Diversity Score70.7%(10,913)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(9,321)
Black24.5%(3,783)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,233)
Asian2.2%(347)
Other4.8%(747)
Diversity Score70.7%(10,913)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Foreign born
8.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$99,288same
Home value$1,165,787+361%
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JEFFERSON VS
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Income$99,067same
Home value$785,913+211%
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Income$101,717+2%
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Home value$373,783+48%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Jefferson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 15,431 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

The typical household in Jefferson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $99,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In Jefferson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $252,662, and the typical rent is about $1,332 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 48.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 8.2% of people in Jefferson, Baton Rouge, 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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