Jackson Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
Jackson Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 15,240 with a growth rate of -1.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson Parish, Louisiana is the 51st largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 16,307 and has seen a growth of -6.54% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 5,566 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 9,465 | 3,899 | 70.05% |
| 1870 | 7,646 | -1,819 | -19.22% |
| 1880 | 5,328 | -2,318 | -30.32% |
| 1890 | 7,453 | 2,125 | 39.88% |
| 1900 | 9,119 | 1,666 | 22.35% |
| 1910 | 13,818 | 4,699 | 51.53% |
| 1920 | 14,486 | 668 | 4.83% |
| 1930 | 13,808 | -678 | -4.68% |
| 1940 | 17,807 | 3,999 | 28.96% |
| 1950 | 15,434 | -2,373 | -13.33% |
| 1960 | 15,828 | 394 | 2.55% |
| 1970 | 15,963 | 135 | 0.85% |
| 1980 | 17,321 | 1,358 | 8.51% |
| 1990 | 15,705 | -1,616 | -9.33% |
| 2010 | 16,307 | 602 | 3.83% |
| 2011 | 16,350 | 43 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 16,264 | -86 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 16,130 | -134 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 15,989 | -141 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 15,947 | -42 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 15,895 | -52 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 15,898 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 15,912 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 15,744 | -168 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 15,576 | -168 | -1.07% |
| 2021 | 15,408 | -168 | -1.08% |
| 2022 | 15,240 | -168 | -1.09% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,653 | 67.33% |
| Black or African American | 4,587 | 28.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.65% |
| Some Other Race | 292 | 1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 171 | 1.08% |
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,859 | 2.49 | 69.4 |
| Married | 2,641 | 3.06 | 81.1 |
| Male | 344 | 3.21 | 53.2 |
| Female | 915 | 3.36 | 55.2 |
| Non Family | 1,959 | 1.19 | 63 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 525 | 4.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,403 | 12.46% |
| High School Graduate | 4,810 | 42.73% |
| Some College | 2,093 | 18.59% |
| Associates Degree | 907 | 8.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,059 | 9.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 460 | 4.09% |
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 241 | 213 | 93 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 | 15 |
| Other Race | 157 | 116 | 40 |
| White | 7,745 | 6,785 | 1,073 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 115 | 21 |
| Black | 3,065 | 2,209 | 338 |
| Native American | 16 | 5 |
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 hispanic people with a rate of 38.59%.
$29,951
Average Earnings
$39,331
Average Male
$22,310
Average Female
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Language
97.50% of Jackson Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 2.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 103 | 70 | 67.96% |
| Hispanic | 241 | 128 | 53.11% |
| Black | 4,084 | 1,446 | 35.41% |
| Multiple | 141 | 49 | 34.75% |
| Native | 12 | 2 | 16.67% |
| White | 9,899 | 1,288 | 13.01% |
| Other | 169 | NaN% |
20.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.38%
Male Poverty Rate
23.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jackson Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson Parish, Louisiana is Asian, with 67.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson Parish, Louisiana is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.26%.
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 921 | 10.81% |
| Black | 220 | 6.15% |
| Native American | 9 | 56.25% |
| Other Race | 15 | 7.73% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3.14% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 5.42% |
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
3.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
86.58%
Born in Jackson Parish, Louisiana
98.36%
Native Born
1.64%
Foreign Born
1.12%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.36% of Jackson Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 86.58% having been born in Louisiana. 1.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990