Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Parish is home to 430,920 people. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Louisiana rate (18.9%). The median household income is $65,252.
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| Measure | Value | Louisiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 430,920 | 4,611,961 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $65,252 | $60,756 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 16.6% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 23.5% | 25.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.4% | 7.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.5% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $251,400 | $216,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,190 | $1,064 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.4% | 54.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 14.6% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.0 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Lafourche Parish
- Orleans Parish
- Plaquemines Parish
- St. Charles Parish
- St. John the Baptist Parish
- St. Tammany Parish
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.