Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana's estimated 2024 population is 31,177 with a growth rate of -1.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana is the 33rd largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 31,629 and has seen a growth of -1.43% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,297 | -376 | -1.27% |
| 2028 | 29,673 | -376 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 30,049 | -376 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 30,425 | -376 | -1.22% |
| 2025 | 30,801 | -376 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 31,177 | -376 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 31,553 | -376 | -1.18% |
| 2022 | 31,929 | -444 | -1.37% |
| 2021 | 32,373 | 163 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 32,210 | 766 | 2.44% |
| 2019 | 31,444 | -130 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 31,574 | 72 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 31,502 | 103 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 31,399 | -50 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 31,449 | -13 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 31,462 | 157 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 31,305 | -147 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 31,452 | -143 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 31,595 | -34 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 31,629 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 30,722 | -1,446 | -4.5% |
| 1980 | 32,168 | 2,614 | 8.84% |
| 1970 | 29,554 | -271 | -0.91% |
| 1960 | 29,825 | 3,527 | 13.41% |
| 1950 | 26,298 | 2,107 | 8.71% |
| 1940 | 24,191 | 4,426 | 22.39% |
| 1930 | 19,765 | 766 | 4.03% |
| 1920 | 18,999 | -10,298 | -35.15% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,802 | 77.31% |
| Black or African American | 4,710 | 14.68% |
| Two or more races | 2,224 | 6.93% |
| Other race | 214 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,704 | 2.7 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 5,742 | 3.36 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 3,740 | 1.19 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Female | 1,543 | 3.34 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Male | 679 | 4.05 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,524 | 11.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,291 | 6.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,995 | 9.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,217 | 5.68% |
| High School Graduate | 9,233 | 43.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,173 | 5.48% |
| Some College | 3,987 | 18.61% |
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 | 17,090 | 14,079 | 2,651 |
| Black | 3,090 | 2,659 | 529 |
| 2+ Races | 925 | 781 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 406 | 318 | 0 |
| Other Race | 120 | 92 | 0 |
| Asian | 67 | 43 | 2 |
| Native American | 65 | 30 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 86.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 32.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,141 | $61,250 | $45,046 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,149 | $77,446 | $54,342 |
| High School Graduate | $39,186 | $56,367 | $30,567 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,345 | $38,842 | $30,565 |
| Overall | $41,045 | $60,510 | $32,582 |
| Some College | $40,430 | $72,479 | $32,752 |
$41,045
Average Earnings
$60,510
Average Male
$32,582
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.34% of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 6.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,229 | 3,734 | 15.41% |
| Black | 4,536 | 1,393 | 30.71% |
| Multiple | 2,209 | 358 | 16.21% |
| Hispanic | 768 | 153 | 19.92% |
| Other | 214 | 48 | 22.43% |
| Asian | 54 | 32 | 59.26% |
| Native | 66 | 13 | 19.7% |
17.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.96%
Male Poverty Rate
19.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana is Asian, with 59.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana is White, with 15.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.5% |
| High School | 19.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.14% |
| Some College | 10.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.75% |
| Female Employed | 11.8% |
| Male Employed | 10.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,580 | $89,974 |
| Households | $56,500 | $75,091 |
| Married Families | $88,406 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,190 | $36,811 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
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
1,703
Number of Veterans
1,551
Male Veterans
152
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 664 |
| Second Gulf War | 373 |
| First Gulf War | 237 |
| Korea | 173 |
| World War II | 118 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 635 |
| 35 to 54 | 417 |
| 65 to 74 | 378 |
| 55 to 64 | 190 |
| 18 to 34 | 83 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,336 | 7.05% |
| Black | 324 | 8.67% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 4.01% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 7.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
87.42%
Born in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
99.18%
Native Born
0.82%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
99.18% of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 87.42% having been born in Louisiana. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.