Jackson Parish, LA Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Jackson Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,142 | 4,588,640 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 26.1 | 87.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.99% | -0.07% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,600 | 1,781,402 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Jackson Parish has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Jackson Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,482 | $60,029 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.90% | 3.98% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Jackson Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $569,940 | $166,764 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $718 | $1,038 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.4% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM .
| Metric | Jackson Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 17.9 | 21.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Jackson Parish has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Jackson Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Health
Jackson Parish has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Jackson Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.4% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.4% | 23.9% | 19.0% |