Jackson Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,884 | — | #2,169 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,925 | -40.2% | #2,965 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,618 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $115,600 | -59.0% | #2,757 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $736 | -36.7% | #2,551 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.3% | +77.0% | #2,856 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson Parish has a population of 14,884, making it the #2,169 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson Parish is $44,925, ranking #2,965 out of 3,222 counties — 40.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.3% and unemployment stands at 7.4%.
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The median home value in Jackson Parish is $115,600 (-59.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $736/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.0%.
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92.3% of residents in Jackson Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Jackson Parish, Louisiana
Jackson Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 14,884, making it the 2,169th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson Parish is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson Parish is $44,925, which ranks #2,965 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%.
The median home value in Jackson Parish is $115,600, 59.0% below the national median. Renters in Jackson Parish pay a median gross rent of $736 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson Parish, 14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
Jackson Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.6%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
All data for Jackson Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.