Jefferson, Louisiana Population 2022
Jefferson is a city located in Louisiana. Jefferson has a 2020 population of 10,501. Jefferson is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -6.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,193 in 2010.
The average household income in Jefferson is $65,861 with a poverty rate of 11.64%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $842 per month, and the median house value is $189,100. The median age in Jefferson is 46.6 years, 45.4 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
Jefferson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jeffersonwas:
- White: 71.06%
- Black or African American: 23.52%
- Two or more races: 1.79%
- Asian: 1.52%
- Other race: 1.50%
- Native American: 0.62%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,309 | 71.06% |
| Black or African American | 2,419 | 23.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 156 | 1.52% |
| Some Other Race | 154 | 1.50% |
| Two or More Races | 184 | 1.79% |
Jefferson Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,155 | 1.93 | 47.3 |
| Married | 1,249 | 3 | 67.3 |
| Male | 145 | 3.87 | 49 |
| Female | 742 | 2.99 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 3,019 | 1.14 | 40.7 |
3.02
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 420 | 5.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 668 | 8.22% |
| High School Graduate | 2,432 | 29.94% |
| Some College | 1,804 | 22.21% |
| Associates Degree | 423 | 5.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,308 | 16.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,067 | 13.14% |
Jefferson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 144 | 131 | 60 |
| White | 5,294 | 4,777 | 1,899 |
| Asian | 131 | 131 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 721 | 583 | 172 |
| Black | 1,814 | 1,414 | 233 |
| Other Race | 103 | 80 | |
| Native American | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.67%.
$38,539
Average Earnings
$43,250
Average Male
$34,623
Average Female
Jefferson Language by Age
Jefferson Language
90.12% of Jefferson residents speak only English, while 9.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.84% of the population.
Jefferson Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,318 | 579 | 24.98% |
| Hispanic | 926 | 141 | 15.23% |
| Multiple | 179 | 16 | 8.94% |
| White | 6,431 | 438 | 6.81% |
| Other | NaN% |
11.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.96%
Male Poverty Rate
15.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is Black, with 24.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.15%.
Jefferson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson Married by Age and Sex
Jefferson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Jefferson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 798 | 12.77% |
| Black | 49 | 2.37% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 2.92% |
Jefferson Veterans by Education
5.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.78%
Born in Jefferson
93.18%
Native Born
6.82%
Foreign Born
4.73%
Non Citizen
2.08%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.18% of Jefferson residents were born in the United States, with 73.78% having been born in Louisiana. 4.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,193 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 11,194 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 11,271 | 77 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 11,003 | -268 | -2.38% |
| 2014 | 11,068 | 65 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 11,061 | -7 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 10,532 | -529 | -4.78% |
| 2017 | 10,469 | -63 | -0.60% |
| 2018 | 10,341 | -128 | -1.22% |
| 2019 | 10,501 | 160 | 1.55% |
| 2020 | 10,501 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 10,501 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 10,501 | 0.00% |