Jefferson Parish, LA

County

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2020 Population

434,903

0.0122% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.5

0.254% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.2%

2.03% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$54,825

1.47% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$193,600

2.87% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

208,512

0.964% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Jefferson Parish, LA had a population of 435k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $54,825. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Jefferson Parish, LA grew from 434,850 to 434,903, a 0.0122% increase and its median household income grew from $54,032 to $54,825, a 1.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson Parish, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (52%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.6%), White (Hispanic) (8.31%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.19%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.1%).

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.

92.1% of the residents in Jefferson Parish, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson Parish, LA are Blue Cliff College-Metairie (431 degrees awarded in 2020), Herzing University-New Orleans (433536) (124 degrees), and Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans (106 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Jefferson Parish, LA was $193,600, and the homeownership rate was 62.7%.

Most people in Jefferson Parish, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 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 435k people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 13.1% of Jefferson Parish, LA residents were born outside of the country (56.9k people).

In 2020, there were 1.95 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (226k people) in Jefferson Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 116k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 36.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.1%

2020 Citizenship

92.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.1% of Jefferson Parish, LA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson Parish, LA was 92.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
226k ± 662
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 1.02k
White (Hispanic)
36.1k ± 1.91k

14.6%

Hispanic Population

63.7k people

14.6% of the people in Jefferson Parish, LA are hispanic (63.7k 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
32,181 ± 4,389 people
Mexico
26,555 ± 3,989 people
Vietnam
18,801 ± 3,360 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 32,181 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 26,555 and Vietnam with 18,801.

Foreign-Born Population

13.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

56.9k people

13%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

56.6k people

As of 2020, 13.1% of Jefferson Parish, LA residents (56.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson Parish, LA was 13%, 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
7,699 ± 882
Gulf War (2001-)
3,320 ± 466
Gulf War (1990s)
2,577 ± 437

Jefferson Parish, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.32 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 (29,716 people), Retail Trade (20,621 people), and Construction (20,266 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($86,250), Utilities ($68,237), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,404).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,885. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

209k

2020 Value

± 3,898

−0.964%

1 Year decline

± 2.53%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jefferson Parish, LA declined at a rate of −0.964%, from 211k employees to 209k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson Parish, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,932 people), Sales & Related Occupations (21,225 people), and Management Occupations (17,881 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson Parish, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

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

2020 Value

± 3,898

−0.964%

1 Year decline

± 2.53%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jefferson Parish, LA declined at a rate of −0.964%, from 211k employees to 209k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson Parish, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (29,716 people), Retail Trade (20,621 people), and Construction (20,266 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

$42,707

Median earning men ± $1,081

$32,297

Median earning women ± $759

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,702), Manufacturing ($55,181), and Public Administration ($54,435).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,972), Public Administration ($47,878), and Manufacturing ($43,008).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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
$49.3B
Fuel oils
$48.1B
Coal-n.e.c.
$37.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $49.3B, followed by Fuel oils ($48.1B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($37.7B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Louisiana.

$380B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$689B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

81% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $380B. This is expected to increase 81% to $689B 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
$43.9B
Mississippi
$24.1B
Illinois
$7.47B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $43.9B, followed by Mississippi with $24.1B and Illinois and $7.47B.

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Jefferson Parish, LA awarded 1,025 degrees. The student population of Jefferson Parish, LA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 145 male students and 2,011 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson Parish, LA are Black or African American (669 and 65.3%), followed by White (209 and 20.4%), Asian (71 and 6.93%), and Hispanic or Latino (36 and 3.51%).

The largest universities in Jefferson Parish, LA by number of degrees awarded are Blue Cliff College-Metairie (431 and 42%), Herzing University-New Orleans (433536) (124 and 12.1%), and Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans (106 and 10.3%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson Parish, LA are Medical Assistant (276 and 26.9%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (162 and 15.8%), and General Cosmetology (156 and 15.2%).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Jefferson Parish, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 60%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 2,156 (6.73% men and 93.3% 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 2020 there were 2,156 students enrolled in Jefferson Parish, LA, 6.73% men and 93.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,461 records, of which 94.9% were women and 5.07% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
212 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
156 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jefferson Parish, LA was Medical Assistant with 212 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
431 degrees awarded
Herzing University-New Orleans (433536)
124 degrees awarded
Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans
106 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Cliff College-Metairie with 431 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 74 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson Parish, LA, which is 0.0778 times less than the 951 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 669 degrees mean that there were 3.2 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 209 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 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Measure

In 2020, 0.829% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.761% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (825k), and Secondary Education (634k).

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 $193,600 in 2020, which is 0.842 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $188,200 to $193,600, a 2.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson Parish, LA is 62.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Jefferson Parish, LA have an average commute time of 24.7 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 $54,825. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson Parish, LA was Census Tract 205.14 with a value of $128,071, followed by Census Tract 239.02 and Census Tract 230.03, with respective values of $112,321 and $106,442.

In 2021, 17.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.44%.

Housing

Property

$193,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,855

$106,889

Median Property Taxes

±$3,397

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

62.7%

Homeownership

2020

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 62.7% of the housing units in Jefferson Parish, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.2%.

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 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson Parish, LA was Census Tract 205.14 with a value of $128,071, followed by Census Tract 239.02 and Census Tract 230.03, with respective values of $112,321 and $106,442.

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.

$54,825

Median Household Income

± $1,819

170k

Number of Households

± 4,269

In 2020, the median household income of the 170k households in Jefferson Parish, LA grew to $54,825 from the previous year's value of $54,032.

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.

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.467

2019 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2020, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.341% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Carpooled (12.2%)
Worked At Home (3.91%)

In 2020, 80.4% 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 (3.91%).

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

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson Parish, LA have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.51% 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 2021, 17.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.44%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson Parish, LA (65.4k out of 431k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson Parish, LA is Black, followed by White 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 2021, 23.3% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.3%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 434 in Jefferson Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2021, 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

88.9% of the population of Jefferson Parish, LA has health coverage, with 40.8% on employee plans, 22.3% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Louisiana was $7,815 in 2014. This is a 4.38% increase from the previous year ($7,487).

Primary care physicians in Jefferson Parish, LA see 1066 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.09% decrease from the previous year (1100 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1182 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 373 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Louisiana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Louisiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,066 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Jefferson Parish, LA see an average of 1,066 patients per year. This represents a 3.09% decrease from the previous year (1,100 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Louisiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

40.8%

Employer Coverage

22.3%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson Parish, LA declined by 2.84% from 11.4% to 11.1%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 57.5 in Jefferson Parish, LA.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 33.2% in Jefferson Parish, LA.

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

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