Jefferson, LA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Jefferson, Louisiana Summary
Life in Jefferson research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Jefferson over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson:
The population in Jefferson is 9,984.
The median home value in Jefferson is $245,889.
The median income in Jefferson is $56,875.
The cost of living in Jefferson is 96 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Jefferson is $1,104.
The unemployment rate in Jefferson is 3.2%.
The poverty rate in Jefferson is 16.1%.
The average high in Jefferson is 78.2° and the average low is 61.1°.
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Jefferson, LA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Jefferson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Jefferson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jefferson is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jefferson is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Jefferson is $245,889.
The median income in Jefferson is $56,875.
Jefferson's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Jefferson Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Jefferson | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 100 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 77 | 83 | 100 | |
Jefferson, LA Weather
The average high in Jefferson is 78.2° and the average low is 61.1°.
There are 74.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Jefferson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 61.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
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Jefferson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Jefferson
The current population in Jefferson is 9,984. The population has decreased -17.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,984 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 10,141 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 10,500 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 10,286 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 10,501 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 10,341 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 10,469 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 10,532 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 11,061 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 11,068 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 11,003 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 11,271 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 11,194 | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 12,047 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson
Jefferson is:
62.9% White with 6,283 White residents.
20.8% African American with 2,081 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 148 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 5 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 226 Two Or More residents.
12.4% Hispanic with 1,241 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jefferson | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.9% | 56.2% | 58.2% |
| African American | 20.8% | 30.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 6.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Jefferson
Jefferson is 53.1% female with 5,298 female residents.
Jefferson is 46.9% male with 4,686 male residents.
| Gender | Jefferson | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Jefferson completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Jefferson completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Jefferson completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Jefferson completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Jefferson completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Jefferson completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Jefferson completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Jefferson completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Jefferson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jefferson | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jefferson, Louisiana
7.3% of households in Jefferson earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Jefferson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in Jefferson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.2% of households in Jefferson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.1% of households in Jefferson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.4% of households in Jefferson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Jefferson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.3% of households in Jefferson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.4% of households in Jefferson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.8% of households in Jefferson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jefferson | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 8.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.4% | 15.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 11.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.3% | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 7.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.8% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
