Jefferson Parish Summary

Life in Jefferson Parish research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson Parish over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson Parish:

  • The population in Jefferson Parish is 432,484.

  • The median home value in Jefferson Parish is $260,592.

  • The median income in Jefferson Parish is $65,246.

  • The median rent in Jefferson Parish is $1,162.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson Parish is 5.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson Parish is 16.3%.

  • The average high in Jefferson Parish is 79.8° and there are 139.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson Parish

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson Parish

Metairie, LA Population 138,995

Kenner, LA Population 65,113

Marrero, LA Population 31,866

Terrytown, LA Population 25,844

Harvey, LA Population 21,710

Gretna, LA Population 17,468

Estelle, LA Population 16,761

River Ridge, LA Population 13,170

Woodmere, LA Population 11,775

Timberlane, LA Population 11,169

Waggaman, LA Population 10,617

Jefferson, LA Population 9,984

Harahan, LA Population 8,939

Westwego, LA Population 8,382

Bridge City, LA Population 7,258

Elmwood, LA Population 6,022

Avondale, LA Population 5,200

Jean Lafitte, LA Population 2,223

Barataria, LA Population 688

Grand Isle, LA Population 644

Lafitte, LA Population 464

Map Of Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish, LA Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson Parish is 79.8°.

  • There are 94.25 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 139.3 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:43 hours of sun each day in Jefferson Parish.

StatJefferson Parish
Mean High79.8
Nice Days94.25
Rainfall139.3
Snowfall0.0
Sunny Hours5:43
79.8°
Average High
139.3
Inches of Rain

Jefferson Parish Photos

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Source: Wikipedia User Infrogmation | GFDL
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Source: Wikipedia User Infrogmation of New Orlea | GFDL
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Source: Wikipedia User Infrogmation of New Orlea | GFDL
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Source: Wikipedia User Infrogmation of New Orlea | GFDL
Intracoastal Waterway At Bayou Barataria
Source: Public Domain

Jefferson Parish Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson Parish

The current population in Jefferson Parish is 432,484. The population has increased 1.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 439,402 1.0%
2022 434,903 0.0%
2021 434,850 -

Gender in Jefferson Parish

  • Jefferson Parish is 51.4% female with 222,273 female residents.

  • Jefferson Parish is 48.6% male with 210,211 male residents.

Female
51.4% (222,273)
Male
48.6% (210,211)
Gender Jefferson Parish LA USA
Female 51.4% 51.0% 50.5%
Male 48.6% 49.0% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish is:

  • 48.1% White with 208,208 White residents.

  • 25.6% African American with 110,533 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 618 American Indian residents.

  • 4.1% Asian with 17,927 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 102 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 2,740 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 13,794 Two Or More residents.

  • 18.2% Hispanic with 78,562 Hispanic residents.

White
48.1% (208,208)
African American
25.6% (110,533)
American Indian
0.1% (618)
Asian
4.1% (17,927)
Hawaiian
0.0% (102)
Other
0.6% (2,740)
Two Or More
3.2% (13,794)
Hispanic
18.2% (78,562)

Table: Jefferson Parish By Race

Race Jefferson Parish LA USA
White 48.1% 56.2% 58.2%
African American 25.6% 30.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 4.1% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.2% 3.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 18.2% 6.9% 19.0%

Household Income For Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

  • 6.1% of households in Jefferson Parish earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.5% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (26,483)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (19,260)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (36,302)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (38,406)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.6% (50,030)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (71,539)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (56,178)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.4% (66,512)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.7% (33,176)
$200,000 or more
8.0% (34,594)
Income Jefferson Parish LA USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 7.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 5.9% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 9.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 8.6% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 11.8% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 15.9% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 11.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.4% 14.8% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% 7.3% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 8.0% 7.4% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson Parish for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Jefferson Parish completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Jefferson Parish completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Jefferson Parish completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Jefferson Parish completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Jefferson Parish completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Jefferson Parish completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Jefferson Parish completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Jefferson Parish completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson Parish completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (25,949)
9-12th Grade
8% (34,598)
High School / GED
28% (121,095)
Some College
22% (95,146)
Associate's Degree
7% (30,273)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (82,171)
Master's Degree
7% (30,273)
Professional Degree
2% (8,649)
Doctorate Degree
1% (4,324)
Education Jefferson Parish LA USA
< 9th Grade 5% 2% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 9% 6%
High School / GED 28% 33% 26%
Some College 22% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 7% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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