Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana

LA · FIPS 22053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 31,924 #1,425 / 3,222
56th
Median Household Income $57,341 -23.7% #2,307 / 3,222
28th
Median Age 38.1 years -2.1% #2,561 / 3,222
21th
Median Home Value $150,800 -46.5% #2,236 / 3,222
31th
Median Gross Rent $848 -27.1% #1,761 / 3,222
45th
Poverty Rate 14.6% +15.6% #1,864 / 3,222
42th

Demographics

Jefferson Davis Parish has a population of 31,924, making it the #1,425 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jefferson Davis Parish is $57,341, ranking #2,307 out of 3,222 counties — 23.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.

Median Household Income
$57,341 −23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,307 of 3,222
28th percentile
Per Capita Income
$30,949 −25.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,266 of 3,222
30th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.6% +15.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,864 of 3,222
42th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.7% −11.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,813 of 3,222
44th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.4% −54.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,758 of 3,222
14th percentile
Mean Commute Time
32.5 min +17.7% vs nat'l
Rank #531 of 3,222
84th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jefferson Davis Parish is $150,800 (-46.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $848/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.

Median Home Value
$150,800 −46.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,236 of 3,222
31th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$848 −27.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,761 of 3,222
45th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.1% +19.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,153 of 3,222
64th percentile
77.1% Homeownership

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Health

94.2% of residents in Jefferson Davis Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.

94.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2% +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #973 of 3,222
70th percentile

About Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 31,924, making it the 1,425th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson Davis Parish is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jefferson Davis Parish is $57,341, which ranks #2,307 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.

The median home value in Jefferson Davis Parish is $150,800, 46.5% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson Davis Parish pay a median gross rent of $848 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jefferson Davis Parish, 15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.5 min.

Jefferson Davis Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.5%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).

All data for Jefferson Davis 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.