Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 428,320 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is the 3rd largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 432,610 and has seen a growth of -0.99% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 6,846 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 10,470 | 3,624 | 52.94% |
| 1850 | 25,093 | 14,623 | 139.67% |
| 1860 | 15,372 | -9,721 | -38.74% |
| 1870 | 17,767 | 2,395 | 15.58% |
| 1880 | 12,166 | -5,601 | -31.52% |
| 1890 | 13,221 | 1,055 | 8.67% |
| 1900 | 15,321 | 2,100 | 15.88% |
| 1910 | 18,247 | 2,926 | 19.10% |
| 1920 | 21,563 | 3,316 | 18.17% |
| 1930 | 40,032 | 18,469 | 85.65% |
| 1940 | 50,427 | 10,395 | 25.97% |
| 1950 | 103,873 | 53,446 | 105.99% |
| 1960 | 208,769 | 104,896 | 100.98% |
| 1970 | 337,568 | 128,799 | 61.69% |
| 1980 | 454,592 | 117,024 | 34.67% |
| 1990 | 448,306 | -6,286 | -1.38% |
| 2010 | 432,610 | -15,696 | -3.50% |
| 2011 | 434,089 | 1,479 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 433,954 | -135 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 434,264 | 310 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 434,078 | -186 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 435,175 | 1,097 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 436,572 | 1,397 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 436,126 | -446 | -0.10% |
| 2018 | 433,884 | -2,242 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 432,493 | -1,391 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 431,102 | -1,391 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 429,711 | -1,391 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 428,320 | -1,391 | -0.32% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 262,232 | 60.30% |
| Black or African American | 118,026 | 27.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,591 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 18,358 | 4.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 19,579 | 4.50% |
| Two or More Races | 15,077 | 3.47% |
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 170,398 | 2.53 | 62.7 |
| Married | 71,315 | 3.23 | 80 |
| Male | 8,359 | 3.58 | 49.5 |
| Female | 24,720 | 3.73 | 47.8 |
| Non Family | 66,004 | 1.2 | 51.3 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17,234 | 5.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24,537 | 8.02% |
| High School Graduate | 92,509 | 30.22% |
| Some College | 69,032 | 22.55% |
| Associates Degree | 18,367 | 6.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55,501 | 18.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 28,918 | 9.45% |
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Asian | 13,004 | 10,553 | 5,347 |
| White | 173,802 | 157,122 | 56,345 |
| 2+ Races | 7,505 | 6,254 | 2,323 |
| Black | 75,084 | 63,500 | 14,709 |
| Native American | 1,126 | 929 | 219 |
| Hispanic | 39,732 | 29,108 | 6,131 |
| Other Race | 11,858 | 7,683 | 1,194 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$39,403
Average Earnings
$44,926
Average Male
$33,358
Average Female
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Language
81.75% of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 18.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.80% of the population.
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 40 | 10 | 25.00% |
| Black | 116,547 | 27,780 | 23.84% |
| Multiple | 14,901 | 3,421 | 22.96% |
| Hispanic | 63,293 | 14,523 | 22.95% |
| Native | 1,591 | 225 | 14.14% |
| Asian | 18,297 | 1,643 | 8.98% |
| White | 224,314 | 19,553 | 8.72% |
| Other | 5,964 | NaN% |
15.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.71%
Male Poverty Rate
16.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is Islander, with 25.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson 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 3.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.17%.
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
Jefferson 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 55-64.
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,110 | 6.61% |
| Black | 4,566 | 5.29% |
| Native American | 141 | 11.02% |
| Asian | 162 | 1.14% |
| Other Race | 515 | 3.80% |
| 2+ Races | 389 | 4.46% |
| Hispanic | 1,321 | 2.94% |
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
9.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
71.52%
Born in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
86.92%
Native Born
13.08%
Foreign Born
7.94%
Non Citizen
5.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.92% of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 71.52% having been born in Louisiana. 7.94% 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