Jackson Parish, Louisiana's estimated 2024 population is 14,676 with a growth rate of -0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson Parish, Louisiana is the 52nd largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 16,309 and has seen a growth of -10.01% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,326 | -70 | -0.49% |
| 2028 | 14,396 | -70 | -0.48% |
| 2027 | 14,466 | -70 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 14,536 | -70 | -0.48% |
| 2025 | 14,606 | -70 | -0.48% |
| 2024 | 14,676 | -70 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 14,746 | -70 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 14,816 | -84 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 14,900 | -98 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 14,998 | -763 | -4.84% |
| 2019 | 15,761 | -183 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 15,944 | 17 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 15,927 | 24 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 15,903 | -68 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 15,971 | -42 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 16,013 | -137 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 16,150 | -130 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 16,280 | -82 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 16,362 | 53 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 16,309 | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | -8,760 | -61.15% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,461 | 2.59 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 2,370 | 3.24 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 1,870 | 1.12 | 67 | 33 |
| Female | 839 | 3.8 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Male | 382 | 3.08 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
$33,308
Average Earnings
$40,072
Average Male
$23,714
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.64% of Jackson Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 3.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.91% of the population.
rate
26.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.39%
Male Poverty Rate
28.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson Parish, Louisiana is Native, with 88.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson Parish, Louisiana is White, with 20.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.65%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.6%
Labor Force Participation
40.5%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.91%
Born in Jackson Parish, Louisiana
98.25%
Native Born
1.75%
Foreign Born
1.09%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
98.25% of Jackson Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 81.91% 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.