Jena, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Jena, Louisiana Summary
Life in Jena research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jena 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 Jena:
The population in Jena is 3,697.
The median home value in Jena is $150,200.
The median income in Jena is $61,625.
The median rent in Jena is $856.
The unemployment rate in Jena is 7.2%.
The poverty rate in Jena is 11.1%.
Table Of Contents
Jena SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
9
Amenities
6
Education
6
Commute
3
Jena, LA Crime Report
8
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
235.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-89.87%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jena / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 8 | 235.5 | 3,523.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 88.3 | 639.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 29.4 | 15.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 80.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 58.9 | 497.0 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 5 | 147.2 | 2,884.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | 510.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 5 | 147.2 | 2,107.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 266.9 | 282.7 |
Jena, LA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Jena in Louisiana
Map Of Jena, LA
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Population over time in Jena
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,697 | 9.1% |
| 2020 | 3,390 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 3,391 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 3,410 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 3,401 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 3,396 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 3,398 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 3,374 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 3,348 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 3,317 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jena
| Race | Jena | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.8% | 57.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 5.8% | 31.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.2% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 9.7% | 5.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Jena
| Gender | Jena | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jena for adults over 25
| Education | Jena | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jena, Louisiana
| Income | Jena | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.1% | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 5.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.2% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 25.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.2% | 16.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.6% | 13.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
