Jena, Louisiana Population 2022
Jena is a city located in Louisiana. Jena has a 2020 population of 3,403. Jena is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,401 in 2010.
The average household income in Jena is $63,866 with a poverty rate of 15.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $632 per month, and the median house value is $118,700. The median age in Jena is 34.1 years, 29.6 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
Jena Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jenawas:
- White: 84.78%
- Black or African American: 8.80%
- Asian: 4.99%
- Other race: 0.79%
- Two or more races: 0.41%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.23%
- Native American: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,890 | 84.78% |
| Black or African American | 300 | 8.80% |
| Asian | 170 | 4.99% |
| Some Other Race | 27 | 0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.23% |
Jena Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,169 | 2.73 | 71.6 |
| Married | 511 | 3.12 | 67.1 |
| Non Family | 285 | 0 | 77.5 |
| Male | 191 | 3.34 | 78.5 |
| Female | 182 | 3.71 | 67.6 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 301 | 13.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 205 | 9.16% |
| High School Graduate | 752 | 33.59% |
| Some College | 315 | 14.07% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 7.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 395 | 17.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 108 | 4.82% |
Jena Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,940 | 1,488 | 401 |
| Black | 137 | 118 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 92 | 57 | 8 |
| Asian | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | ||
| Other Race | 14 | ||
| Islander | 8 | 8 |
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 asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Jena Language by Age
Jena Language
97.90% of Jena residents speak only English, while 2.10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.10% of the population.
Jena Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,669 | 399 | 14.95% |
| Black | 258 | 85 | 32.95% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 60 | 41.38% |
| Multiple | 14 | 14 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
15.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.60%
Male Poverty Rate
15.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jena
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jena is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jena is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.73%.
Jena Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Jena Married by Age and Sex
Jena Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Jena Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 3.04% |
| Black | 17 | 7.76% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 5.56% |
Jena Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
9.8%
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
80.29%
Born in Jena
97.77%
Native Born
2.23%
Foreign Born
1.70%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.77% of Jena residents were born in the United States, with 80.29% having been born in Louisiana. 1.70% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,403 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 3,401 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 3,399 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 3,397 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 3,395 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 3,394 | -29 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 3,423 | 12 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 3,411 | 23 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 3,388 | 6 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 3,382 | -10 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 3,392 | -13 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 3,405 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 3,401 | 430 | 1.36% |
| 2000 | 2,971 | 345 | 1.24% |
| 1990 | 2,626 | -1,706 | -4.88% |
| 1980 | 4,332 | 0.00% |