Jackson Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Jackson Parish, LA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 71% of counties in Louisiana
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Jackson Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,881 | 4,610,276 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 25.7 | 88.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.91% | -0.10% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.8 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 5,576 | 1,803,262 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Jackson Parish declined by 1.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 14,881 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Jackson Parish is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 20.1% of residents. That is 3.0 points above Louisiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,962 19.9% -1.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,949 19.8% -2.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,957 19.9% +0.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,993 20.1% +3.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Louisiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.5% of the people living in Jackson Parish and men 50.5%.
- Women 49.5% Louisiana 51.1%
- Men 50.5% Louisiana 48.9%
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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 | $44,918 | $60,934 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.08% | 3.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Jackson Parish is about 26% lower than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Jackson Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $570,000 | $170,446 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $736 | $1,063 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.0% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Jackson Parish is about 64.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $736 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Jackson Parish spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 153 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Jackson Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.4 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.8 | 42.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 153 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,753 | $5,493 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,053 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 612 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Louisiana:
East Carroll Parish (11.4 min), Madison Parish (13.1 min), St. Mary Parish (15.5 min).
Slowest:
West Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), East Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), St. Helena Parish (32.4 min).
The average commute time in Jackson Parish is 18 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
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 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Louisiana:
Orleans Parish (0.3), East Baton Rouge Parish (0.3), St. Tammany Parish (0.3).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.1), Assumption Parish (0.2), Evangeline Parish (0.2).
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% |
Highest health index among counties in
Louisiana:
St. Tammany Parish (0.8), Ascension Parish (0.8), Vernon Parish (0.8).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.7), Madison Parish (0.7), Tensas Parish (0.7).
Jackson Parish, LA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Jackson Parish, LA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Parish, LA | 14,881 | $44,918 #2/3 | $570,000 #1/3 | 18.4 min #3/3 |
| Lincoln Parish, LA | 48,172 | $39,471 | $520,100 | 15.7 min |
| Ouachita Parish, LA | 158,478 | $55,024 | $169,257 | 18.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Jackson Parish, Louisiana?
About 14,881 people live in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, in 5,576 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 42.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Jackson Parish, Louisiana mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Jackson Parish, Louisiana has 26 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 30% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Jackson Parish, Louisiana?
The median home costs 12.7 times the median household income ($570,000 against $44,918), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $736 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Jackson Parish, Louisiana?
Unemployment in Jackson Parish, Louisiana is 7.4%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Jackson Parish, Louisiana?
12.3% of adults in Jackson Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 8), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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