Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 430,920 | — | #168 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,252 | -13.2% | #1,615 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,117 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $251,400 | -10.8% | #880 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,190 | +2.3% | #551 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | +31.7% | #2,236 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson Parish has a population of 430,920, making it the #168 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson Parish is $65,252, ranking #1,615 out of 3,222 counties — 13.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.6% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.
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The median home value in Jefferson Parish is $251,400 (-10.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,190/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.6%.
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88.6% of residents in Jefferson Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.
About Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 430,920, making it the 168th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson Parish is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson Parish is $65,252, which ranks #1,615 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.
The median home value in Jefferson Parish is $251,400, 10.8% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson Parish pay a median gross rent of $1,190 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson Parish, 30.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Jefferson Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 47.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (25.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.9%).
All data for Jefferson 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.