State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
10.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
919.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.23%
Growth Since 2010
-7.91%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
31,030
World Population Review
Jennings, Louisiana Population 2021
9,562
Jennings is a city located in Jefferson Davis Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 9,562, it is the 40th largest city in Louisiana and the 3199th largest city in the United States . Jennings is currently declining at a rate of -1.23% annually and its population has decreased by -7.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,383 in 2010. Jennings reached it's highest population of 12,401 in 1980. Spanning over 10 miles, Jennings has a population density of 919 people per square mile.
The average household income in Jennings is $56,927 with a poverty rate of 25.70%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $625 per month, and the median house value is $113,000. The median age in Jennings is 37.2 years, 36.1 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
Jennings Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jennings was:
- White: 68.90%
- Black or African American: 28.19%
- Two or more races: 2.33%
- Native American: 0.58%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Jennings, Louisiana is 9,562 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,919.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,383.
Jennings, Louisiana Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,030 | -169 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 31,199 | -169 | -0.54% |
| 2019 | 31,368 | -169 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 31,537 | 57 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 31,480 | 92 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 31,388 | -43 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 31,431 | -16 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 31,447 | 152 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 31,295 | -150 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 31,445 | -147 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 31,592 | -40 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 31,632 | 0.00% |
Jennings Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,876 | 68.90% |
| Black or African American | 2,813 | 28.19% |
| Two or More Races | 233 | 2.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 58 | 0.58% |
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Jennings Population by Race
Jennings Population Pyramid $2021
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Jennings Population by Age
Jennings Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,862 | 2.49 | 58.2 |
| Non Family | 1,472 | 1.11 | 44.5 |
| Married | 1,340 | 3.51 | 83.4 |
| Female | 774 | 3.11 | 39.4 |
| Male | 276 | 3.13 | 62.3 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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Jennings Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 450 | 7.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,000 | 15.61% |
| High School Graduate | 2,536 | 39.58% |
| Some College | 1,183 | 18.46% |
| Associates Degree | 258 | 4.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 649 | 10.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 332 | 5.18% |
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Jennings Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Jennings Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,643 | 3,673 | 881 |
| Black | 1,667 | 1,187 | 78 |
| Native American | 58 | 58 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 33 | |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 52.94%.
Jennings Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,282
Average Earnings
$43,136
Average Male
$21,927
Average Female
Jennings Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jennings Language by Age
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Jennings Language
94.99% of Jennings residents speak only English, while 5.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.78% of the population.
Jennings Language
Jennings Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,618 | 1,276 | 19.28% |
| Black | 2,649 | 1,130 | 42.66% |
| Native | 58 | 45 | 77.59% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 21 | 63.64% |
25.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.95%
Male Poverty Rate
29.93%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jennings
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jennings is Native, with 77.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jennings is White, with 19.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.43%.
Jennings Poverty
Jennings Poverty Rate by Education
Jennings Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Jennings Married by Age and Sex
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Jennings Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Jennings Marital Status by Race
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Jennings Marital Status
Jennings Veterans by War
Jennings Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 439 | 8.41% |
| Black | 168 | 8.22% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 30.30% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 14.89% |
Jennings Veterans by Race
Jennings Veterans by Education
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26.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jennings Veterans by Education
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52.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Jennings Employment by Age
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Jennings Employment by Race
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Jennings 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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99.91%
Native Born
0.09%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.91% of Jennings residents were born in the United States, with 89.79% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Jennings Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,562 | -119 | -1.23% |
| 2020 | 9,681 | -119 | -1.21% |
| 2019 | 9,800 | -119 | -1.20% |
| 2018 | 9,919 | -79 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 9,998 | -52 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 10,050 | -78 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 10,128 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 10,132 | -8 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 10,140 | -100 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 10,240 | -84 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 10,324 | -60 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 10,384 | -602 | -0.56% |
| 2000 | 10,986 | -319 | -0.29% |
| 1990 | 11,305 | -1,096 | -0.92% |
| 1980 | 12,401 | 618 | 0.51% |
| 1970 | 11,783 | -104 | -0.09% |
| 1960 | 11,887 | 2,224 | 2.09% |
| 1950 | 9,663 | 2,320 | 2.78% |
| 1940 | 7,343 | 3,307 | 6.17% |
| 1930 | 4,036 | 212 | 0.54% |
| 1920 | 3,824 | -101 | -0.26% |
| 1910 | 3,925 | 2,425 | 10.10% |
| 1900 | 1,500 | 0.00% |