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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 $247,024.
The median income in Jefferson is $57,235.
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 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 104 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Jefferson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Jefferson
The current population in Jefferson is 9,703. The population has decreased 19.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,703 | -2.8% |
| 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
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Jefferson is:
63.7% White with 6,183 White residents.
19.7% African American with 1,908 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
2.3% Asian with 219 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 5 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 261 Two Or More residents.
11.5% Hispanic with 1,120 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jefferson | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.7% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 19.7% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.5% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Jefferson
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Jefferson is 52.0% female with 5,042 female residents.
Jefferson is 48.0% male with 4,661 male residents.
| Gender | Jefferson | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Jefferson completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Jefferson completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Jefferson completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Jefferson completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Jefferson completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Jefferson completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Jefferson completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Jefferson completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Jefferson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jefferson | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jefferson, Louisiana
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6.7% of households in Jefferson earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Jefferson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.6% of households in Jefferson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Jefferson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.1% of households in Jefferson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Jefferson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Jefferson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.5% of households in Jefferson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.6% of households in Jefferson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.9% of households in Jefferson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jefferson | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
