Jackson Parish's estimated 2026 population is 14,657 with a growth rate of -0.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson Parish is the 51st largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 16,309 and has seen a growth of -10.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jackson Parish includes 66.93% White, 25.52% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (66.93%)
Black or African American (25.52%)
Two or more races (4.02%)
Other race (2.86%)
Native American (0.48%)
Asian (0.11%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,999 | 66.93% |
| Black or African American | 3,813 | 25.52% |
| Two or more races | 600 | 4.02% |
| Other race | 427 | 2.86% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jackson Parish's average per capita income is $37,662. Household income levels show a median of $43,345. The poverty rate stands at 24.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,326 | - |
| Families | $55,909 | $73,102 |
| Households | $43,345 | $61,119 |
| Non Families | $24,740 | $33,798 |
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