Jena is a town located in LaSalle Parish Louisiana. Jena has a 2024 population of 4,145. Jena is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,168 in 2020.
The average household income in Jena is $88,410 with a poverty rate of 9.52%. The median age in Jena is 37.5 years: 33.8 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,395 | 82.83% |
| Black or African American | 347 | 8.47% |
| Asian | 268 | 6.54% |
| Other race | 59 | 1.44% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,500 | 2.52 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Married | 767 | 2.82 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 342 | 1.42 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Female | 199 | 3.19 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Male | 192 | 2.59 | 100 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
90.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 153 | 5.17% |
| Associates Degree | 327 | 11.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 543 | 18.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 357 | 12.06% |
| High School Graduate | 841 | 28.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 119 | 4.02% |
| Some College | 620 | 20.95% |
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
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,268 | 2,082 | 610 |
| Hispanic | 272 | 255 | 130 |
| Black | 265 | 201 | 101 |
| Asian | 149 | 149 | 59 |
| Other Race | 45 | 34 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 47.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,858 | $66,081 | $68,650 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,972 | $0 | $63,125 |
| High School Graduate | $27,770 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $27,863 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,288 | $61,339 | $34,688 |
| Some College | $59,111 | $80,735 | $57,756 |
$56,288
Average Earnings
$61,339
Average Male
$34,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.62% of Jena residents speak only English, while 8.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,988 | 309 | 10.34% |
| Black | 230 | 52 | 22.61% |
9.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.16%
Male Poverty Rate
11.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jena is Black, with 22.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jena is White, with 10.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.02% |
| High School | 19.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.56% |
| Some College | 2.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 9.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,673 | $102,613 |
| Households | $67,009 | $88,410 |
| Married Families | $83,356 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,727 | $39,306 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
205
Number of Veterans
180
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 155 |
| Vietnam | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 155 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180 | 6.65% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 43.92% |
| Black | 25 | 9.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
74.95%
Born in Jena
96.12%
Native Born
3.88%
Foreign Born
1.9%
Non Citizen
1.98%
Naturalized
96.12% of Jena residents were born in the United States, with 74.95% having been born in Louisiana. 1.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,116 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 4,122 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 4,128 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 4,133 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 4,139 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 4,145 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 4,151 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 4,158 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 4,172 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 4,168 | 769 | 22.62% |
| 2019 | 3,399 | 7 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 3,392 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3,392 | -26 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 3,418 | 14 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 3,404 | 23 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 3,381 | 7 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 3,374 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 3,380 | -13 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 3,393 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 3,390 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,971 | 345 | 13.14% |
| 1990 | 2,626 | -1,706 | -39.38% |
| 1980 | 4,332 | 216 | 5.25% |