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Jackson Parish, Louisiana Population 2021
Jackson Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 15,408 with a growth rate of -1.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson Parish, Louisiana is the 51st largest county inLouisiana. The 2010 Population was 16,307 and has seen a growth of -5.51% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,408 | -168 | -1.08% |
| 2020 | 15,576 | -168 | -1.07% |
| 2019 | 15,744 | -168 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 15,912 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 15,898 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 15,895 | -52 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 15,947 | -42 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 15,989 | -141 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 16,130 | -134 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 16,264 | -86 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 16,350 | 43 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 16,307 | 602 | 3.83% |
| 1990 | 15,705 | -1,616 | -9.33% |
| 1980 | 17,321 | 1,358 | 8.51% |
| 1970 | 15,963 | 135 | 0.85% |
| 1960 | 15,828 | 394 | 2.55% |
| 1950 | 15,434 | -2,373 | -13.33% |
| 1940 | 17,807 | 3,999 | 28.96% |
| 1930 | 13,808 | -678 | -4.68% |
| 1920 | 14,486 | 668 | 4.83% |
| 1910 | 13,818 | 4,699 | 51.53% |
| 1900 | 9,119 | 1,666 | 22.35% |
| 1890 | 7,453 | 2,125 | 39.88% |
| 1880 | 5,328 | -2,318 | -30.32% |
| 1870 | 7,646 | -1,819 | -19.22% |
| 1860 | 9,465 | 3,899 | 70.05% |
| 1850 | 5,566 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.08% (-168)
County Website
State
Founded
1845
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
16,307
Growth Since 2010
-5.51% (-899)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,770 | 67.83% |
| Black or African American | 4,719 | 29.72% |
| Some Other Race | 214 | 1.35% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.58% |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 0.43% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 0.10% |
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,971 | 2.45 | 71 |
| Married | 2,867 | 2.95 | 85.4 |
| Non Family | 1,956 | 1.16 | 63.7 |
| Female | 817 | 3.45 | 38.8 |
| Male | 331 | 3.2 | 68.6 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 664 | 5.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,510 | 13.44% |
| High School Graduate | 4,782 | 42.57% |
| Some College | 2,021 | 17.99% |
| Associates Degree | 681 | 6.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,087 | 9.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 487 | 4.34% |
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Jackson Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,754 | 6,521 | 1,116 |
| Black | 3,118 | 2,256 | 333 |
| Hispanic | 239 | 195 | 106 |
| Other Race | 154 | 119 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 63 | 19 |
| Asian | 57 | 57 | 19 |
| Native American | 16 | 2 |
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 44.35%.
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$30,794
Average Earnings
$44,095
Average Male
$20,940
Average Female
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
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Jackson Parish, Louisiana Language
97.54% of Jackson Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 2.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.44% of the population.
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,122 | 1,601 | 38.84% |
| White | 10,031 | 1,552 | 15.47% |
| Hispanic | 240 | 105 | 43.75% |
| Other | 191 | 63 | 32.98% |
| Asian | 92 | 61 | 66.30% |
| Multiple | 61 | 23 | 37.70% |
| Native | 16 | 6 | 37.50% |
22.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.18%
Male Poverty Rate
26.24%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jackson Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson Parish, Louisiana is Asian, with 66.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson Parish, Louisiana is White, with 15.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.73%.
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
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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 35-44.
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 778 | 9.11% |
| Black | 234 | 6.44% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 4.56% |
| Other Race | 12 | 6.86% |
| Native American | 8 | 50.00% |
Jackson Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
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4.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
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45.4%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
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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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86.08%
Born in Jackson Parish, Louisiana
98.27%
Native Born
1.73%
Foreign Born
1.09%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.27% of Jackson Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 86.08% having been born in Louisiana. 1.09% 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