Jefferson Parish's estimated 2025 population is 413,271 with a growth rate of -1.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson Parish is the 2nd largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 432,618 and has seen a growth of -4.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jefferson Parish includes 52.65% White, 26.04% Black or African American, 6.38% other race, 4.19% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227,711 | 52.65% |
| Black or African American | 112,620 | 26.04% |
| Two or more races | 43,222 | 9.99% |
| Other race | 27,571 | 6.38% |
| Asian | 18,113 | 4.19% |
| Native American | 3,134 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 113 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jefferson Parish's average per capita income is $44,806. Household income levels show a median of $65,246. The poverty rate stands at 16.28%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,582 | $130,739 |
| Families | $82,463 | $110,771 |
| Households | $65,246 | $91,025 |
| Non Families | $40,526 | $55,693 |
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