Jennings, Louisiana Population 2022
Jennings is a city located in Jefferson Davis Parish Louisiana. Jennings has a 2020 population of 9,443. Jennings is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -9.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,384 in 2010.
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 Jenningswas:
- 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%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Jennings Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Jennings Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$27,282
Average Earnings
$43,136
Average Male
$21,927
Average Female
Jennings Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Jennings Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 439 | 8.41% |
| Black | 168 | 8.22% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 30.30% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 14.89% |
Jennings Veterans by Education
26.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
89.79%
Born in Jennings
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9,443 | -119 | -1.24% |
| 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% |