Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 432,484

County Seat: Gretna

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Median Home Value

$243,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$65,246

Across all households

Median Age

39.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

29.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)48.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)25.6%
Hispanic or Latino18.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.1%
Two or More Races3.2%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.4%

65 Years and Over

18.1%

Male

48.6%

Female

51.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

91.0%

No Health Insurance

10.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

29.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$65,246

Mean Household Income

$91,025

Per Capita Income

$37,062

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$243,500

Median Rent

$1,162/mo

Total Housing Units

194,109

Owner-Occupied

62.3%

Renter-Occupied

37.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.8%

Married Couple Households

39.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.4%

Average Household Size

2.43

Broadband Internet Access

87.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22051.