Jefferson Parish, LA

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2021 Population

439,402

1.03% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.7

0.506% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.9%

4.96% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,638

6.95% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$201,800

4.24% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

209,180

0.32% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jefferson Parish, LA had a population of 439k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $58,638. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jefferson Parish, LA grew from 434,903 to 439,402, a 1.03% increase and its median household income grew from $54,825 to $58,638, a 6.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson Parish, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.4%), White (Hispanic) (6.87%), Other (Hispanic) (4.17%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.15%).

None of the households in Jefferson Parish, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.2% of the residents in Jefferson Parish, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson Parish, LA are Blue Cliff College-Metairie (511 degrees awarded in 2021), Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans (487047) (158 degrees), and My Le's Beauty College (457606) (135 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jefferson Parish, LA was $201,800, and the homeownership rate was 62.5%.

Most people in Jefferson Parish, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson Parish, LA was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson Parish, LA borders Lafourche Parish, LA, Orleans Parish, LA, Plaquemines Parish, LA, St. Charles Parish, LA, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA, and St. Tammany Parish, LA.

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Population & Diversity

Jefferson Parish, LA is home to a population of 439k people, from which 92.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.1% of Jefferson Parish, LA residents were born outside of the country (57.5k people).

In 2021, there were 1.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (225k people) in Jefferson Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 116k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 30.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.2%

2021 Citizenship

92.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.2% of Jefferson Parish, LA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson Parish, LA was 92.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson Parish, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson Parish, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
225k ± 648
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 1.26k
White (Hispanic)
30.2k ± 1.89k

14.9%

Hispanic Population

65.3k people

14.9% of the people in Jefferson Parish, LA are hispanic (65.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson Parish, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
34,582 ± 4,549 people
Mexico
24,245 ± 3,813 people
Vietnam
18,108 ± 3,297 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 34,582 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 24,245 and Vietnam with 18,108.

Foreign-Born Population

13.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

57.5k people

13.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

56.9k people

As of 2021, 13.1% of Jefferson Parish, LA residents (57.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson Parish, LA was 13.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson Parish, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,069 ± 617
Gulf War (2001-)
3,532 ± 495
Gulf War (1990s)
2,547 ± 451

Jefferson Parish, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson Parish, LA employs 209k people. The largest industries in Jefferson Parish, LA are Health Care & Social Assistance (30,574 people), Retail Trade (21,564 people), and Construction (20,829 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($84,211), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,938), and Utilities ($69,422).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,011. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

209k

2021 Value

± 4,061

0.32%

1 Year growth

± 2.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson Parish, LA grew at a rate of 0.32%, from 209k employees to 209k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson Parish, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (22,672 people), Sales & Related Occupations (22,461 people), and Management Occupations (18,596 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson Parish, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

209k

2021 Value

± 4,061

0.32%

1 Year growth

± 2.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson Parish, LA grew at a rate of 0.32%, from 209k employees to 209k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson Parish, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (30,574 people), Retail Trade (21,564 people), and Construction (20,829 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson Parish, LA, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson Parish, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,753

Median earning men ± $934

$33,517

Median earning women ± $1,070

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,420), Manufacturing ($60,563), and Information ($58,945).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,263), Public Administration ($50,529), and Wholesale Trade ($47,104).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

5,394
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,432
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
2,668
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.87M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.38M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$1.87M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$48B
Coal-n.e.c.
$46.7B
Fuel oils
$46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$691B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$48.8B
Mississippi
$24.6B
Florida
$8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jefferson County, LA went to Donald J. Trump with 54.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.999%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.999%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jefferson County, LA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jefferson Parish, LA awarded 1,247 degrees. The student population of Jefferson Parish, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 116 male students and 1,880 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson Parish, LA are Black or African American (794 and 63.7%), followed by White (254 and 20.4%), Asian (93 and 7.46%), and Hispanic or Latino (51 and 4.09%).

The largest universities in Jefferson Parish, LA by number of degrees awarded are Blue Cliff College-Metairie (511 and 41%), Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans (487047) (158 and 12.7%), and My Le's Beauty College (457606) (135 and 10.8%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson Parish, LA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (264 and 21.2%), Medical Assistant (227 and 18.2%), and General Cosmetology (181 and 14.5%).

The median tuition cost in Jefferson Parish, LA for private four year colleges is $13,320.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jefferson Parish, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 70%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,996 (5.81% men and 94.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,996 students enrolled in Jefferson Parish, LA, 5.81% men and 94.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,315 records, of which 96.3% were women and 3.65% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Dental Assisting
42 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
193 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
181 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jefferson Parish, LA was Dental Assisting with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Jefferson Parish, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blue Cliff College-Metairie
511 degrees awarded
Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans (487047)
158 degrees awarded
My Le's Beauty College (457606)
135 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Cliff College-Metairie with 511 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 75 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson Parish, LA, which is 0.064 times less than the 1,172 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 794 degrees mean that there were 3.13 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 254 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (815k), and Secondary Education (622k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson Parish, LA was $201,800 in 2021, which is 0.824 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $193,600 to $201,800, a 4.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson Parish, LA is 62.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jefferson Parish, LA have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson Parish, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson Parish, LA is $58,638. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson Parish, LA was Census Tract 205.14 with a value of $134,632, followed by Census Tract 239.02 and Census Tract 230.03, with respective values of $114,226 and $110,060.

In 2022, 16.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.237%.

Housing

Property

$201,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,404

$109,268

Median Property Taxes

±$2,524

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson Parish, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson Parish, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.5%

Homeownership

2021

70.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.5% of the housing units in Jefferson Parish, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson Parish, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 205.14
Census Tract 239.02
Census Tract 230.03

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson Parish, LA was Census Tract 205.14 with a value of $134,632, followed by Census Tract 239.02 and Census Tract 230.03, with respective values of $114,226 and $110,060.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jefferson Parish, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,638

Median Household Income

± $1,572

175k

Number of Households

± 3,566

In 2021, the median household income of the 175k households in Jefferson Parish, LA grew to $58,638 from the previous year's value of $54,825.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson Parish, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson Parish, LA is from Louisiana.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.399% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Carpooled (12.2%)
Worked At Home (5.28%)

In 2021, 78.8% of workers in Jefferson Parish, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (5.28%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson Parish, LA have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in Jefferson Parish, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson Parish, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson Parish, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson Parish, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.237%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson Parish, LA (69.4k out of 436k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson Parish, LA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 25.2% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 434 in Jefferson Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 109 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.5% of the population of Jefferson Parish, LA has health coverage, with 39.2% on employee plans, 24.5% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson Parish, LA see 1022 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.13% decrease from the previous year (1066 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1188 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,022 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Jefferson Parish, LA see an average of 1,022 patients per year. This represents a 4.13% decrease from the previous year (1,066 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jefferson Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.5%

Uninsured

39.2%

Employer Coverage

24.5%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson Parish, LA declined by 5.55% from 11.1% to 10.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson Parish, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.9 in Jefferson Parish, LA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson Parish, LA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.6% in Jefferson Parish, LA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson Parish, LA.

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