Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 32,083

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    Jefferson Davis Parish is a small county in Louisiana with a population of 32,083. The median household income is $56,500, 13% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.8%, median home value is $145,000, and 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 38% below the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    32,083

    2023 estimate

    Rank #1417 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $56,500

    Household

    Rank #2240 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $145,000

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #2094 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    15.0%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #2765 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    50.7%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    0.8%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    6.7%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    5.3%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Louisiana
    $55,250
    Jefferson Davis Parish
    $56,500

    2% above Louisiana avg·13% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Louisiana
    21.1%
    Jefferson Davis Parish
    17.8%

    16% above Louisiana avg·19% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Louisiana
    53.3%
    Jefferson Davis Parish
    56.4%

    6% above Louisiana avg·2% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $30,377

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    17.8%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    56.4%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Louisiana
    $161,894
    Jefferson Davis Parish
    $145,000

    10% below Louisiana avg·31% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Louisiana
    $873
    Jefferson Davis Parish
    $847

    3% below Louisiana avg·9% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Louisiana
    72.1%
    Jefferson Davis Parish
    76.3%

    6% above Louisiana avg·5% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Louisiana
    24.1%
    Jefferson Davis Parish
    21.1%

    13% above Louisiana avg·11% above national avg

    Housing Units

    14,107

    Households

    11,704

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.7

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,257

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    76.3%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    33 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Louisiana
    18.8%
    Jefferson Davis Parish
    15.0%

    20% below Louisiana avg·38% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Louisiana
    84.0%
    Jefferson Davis Parish
    82.7%

    2% below Louisiana avg·7% below national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    11.5%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    7.2%

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