World Population Review
Jena, Louisiana Population 2021
3,401
Jena is a city located in Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 3,401, it is the 82nd largest city in Louisiana and the 5845th largest city in the United States . Jena is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,398 in 2010. Jena reached it's highest population of 4,332 in 1980. Spanning over 6 miles, Jena has a population density of 619 people per square mile.
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 Jena was:
- 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%
The current population of Jena, Louisiana is 3,401 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,395.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,398.
Jena, Louisiana Population 2021
| 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% |
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Jena Population by Race
Jena Population Pyramid $2021
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Jena Population by Age
Jena Households and Families
| 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
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Jena Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Jena Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Jena Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Jena Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jena Language by Age
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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 Language
Jena Poverty by Race
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| 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% |
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 White, with 14.95% 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 Poverty
Jena Poverty Rate by Education
Jena Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Jena Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Jena Marital Status
Jena Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 3.04% |
| Black | 17 | 7.76% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 5.56% |
Jena Veterans by Race
Jena Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jena Veterans by Education
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52.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
Jena Employment by Age
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Jena Employment by Race
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Jena Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Jena Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |