Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 30,861 with a growth rate of -0.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana is the 35th largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 31,632 and has seen a growth of -2.44% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 18,999 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 19,765 | 766 | 4.03% |
| 1940 | 24,191 | 4,426 | 22.39% |
| 1950 | 26,298 | 2,107 | 8.71% |
| 1960 | 29,825 | 3,527 | 13.41% |
| 1970 | 29,554 | -271 | -0.91% |
| 1980 | 32,168 | 2,614 | 8.84% |
| 1990 | 30,722 | -1,446 | -4.50% |
| 2010 | 31,632 | 910 | 2.96% |
| 2011 | 31,592 | -40 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 31,445 | -147 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 31,295 | -150 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 31,447 | 152 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 31,431 | -16 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 31,388 | -43 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 31,480 | 92 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 31,537 | 57 | 0.18% |
| 2019 | 31,368 | -169 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 31,199 | -169 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 31,030 | -169 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 30,861 | -169 | -0.54% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,943 | 79.37% |
| Black or African American | 5,152 | 16.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 242 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 191 | 0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 835 | 2.66% |
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,565 | 2.67 | 75.5 |
| Married | 5,497 | 3.52 | 88.4 |
| Male | 536 | 4.12 | 75.6 |
| Female | 1,881 | 2.92 | 62.5 |
| Non Family | 3,651 | 1.07 | 62.9 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,385 | 6.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,397 | 11.48% |
| High School Graduate | 8,574 | 41.05% |
| Some College | 3,498 | 16.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,180 | 5.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,312 | 11.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,540 | 7.37% |
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 48 | 34 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 176 | 120 | 34 |
| Black | 3,368 | 2,683 | 649 |
| White | 16,812 | 13,934 | 3,133 |
| Native American | 174 | 105 | 19 |
| Other Race | 93 | 73 | |
| Hispanic | 382 | 263 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 82.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.42%.
$34,181
Average Earnings
$51,467
Average Male
$25,461
Average Female
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Language
92.03% of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 7.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.03% of the population.
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,994 | 1,663 | 33.30% |
| Native | 242 | 63 | 26.03% |
| Multiple | 835 | 145 | 17.37% |
| White | 24,126 | 3,602 | 14.93% |
| Other | 36 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 786 | 83 | 10.56% |
17.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.71%
Male Poverty Rate
21.02%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana is Black, with 33.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana is Hispanic, with 10.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.63%.
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana 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 45-54.
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,087 | 5.74% |
| Black | 300 | 7.66% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 11.82% |
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
14.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
88.57%
Born in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
99.14%
Native Born
0.86%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.14% of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 88.57% having been born in Louisiana. 0.39% 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