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Jena

County:
LaSalle Parish
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.498
State:
Louisiana

Jena is a town located in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana. Jena has a 2026 population of 4,115. It is also the county seat of LaSalle Parish. Jena is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -1.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,168 in 2020.

The median household income in Jena is $71,730 with a poverty rate of 11.28%. The median age in Jena is 34.7 years: 34.3 years for males, and 35.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 123.8 males.

4.1K
Total Population
748
Density (mi²)
-9 -0.22%
Growth

Jena Population

Jena Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,115-9-0.22%
20254,124-9-0.22%
20244,133-18-0.43%
20234,151-7-0.17%
20224,158-16-0.38%
20214,174130.31%
20204,16876922.62%
20193,39970.21%
20183,39200%
20173,392-26-0.76%
20163,418140.41%
20153,404230.68%
20143,38170.21%
20133,374-6-0.18%
20123,380-13-0.38%
20113,39330.09%
20103,390-8-0.24%
20002,97134513.14%
19902,626-1,706-39.38%
19804,33200%

Median Age

Overall: 34.7 years
Female: 35.1 years
Male: 34.3 years

Jena Adults

There are 3,096 adults, (623 of whom are seniors) in Jena.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,859 (44.7%)
Male: 2,301 (55.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jena includes 79.35% White, 11.92% Black or African American, 3.41% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,30179.35%
Black or African American49611.92%
Two or more races1824.38%
Asian1423.41%
Other race390.94%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race390.94%
Two or more races230.55%
White70.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,29479.18%
Black or African American49611.92%
Two or more races1593.82%
Asian1423.41%

Jena Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jena 's average per capita income is $42,147. Household income levels show a median of $71,730. The poverty rate stands at 11.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,743-
Families$87,997$100,582
Households$71,730$90,125
Non Families$47,991$63,325

$42,147

Average Income

$71,730

Median Household Income

11.28%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)