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 436,171.

  • The median home value in Jefferson Parish is $227,603.

  • The median income in Jefferson Parish is $63,257.

  • The median rent in Jefferson Parish is $1,121.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson Parish is 6.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson Parish is 15.5%.

  • 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 140,046

Kenner, LA Population 65,785

Marrero, LA Population 32,003

Terrytown, LA Population 26,105

Harvey, LA Population 21,485

Gretna, LA Population 17,640

Estelle, LA Population 17,091

River Ridge, LA Population 13,362

Woodmere, LA Population 11,661

Timberlane, LA Population 10,912

Waggaman, LA Population 10,706

Jefferson, LA Population 10,141

Harahan, LA Population 9,043

Westwego, LA Population 8,466

Bridge City, LA Population 6,916

Elmwood, LA Population 6,081

Avondale, LA Population 4,870

Jean Lafitte, LA Population 2,517

Grand Isle, LA Population 903

Barataria, LA Population 772

Lafitte, LA Population 558

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 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 436,171. The population has increased 1.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 439,402 1.0%
2021 434,903 0.0%
2020 434,850 -

Gender in Jefferson Parish

  • Jefferson Parish is 51.3% female with 223,927 female residents.

  • Jefferson Parish is 48.7% male with 212,244 male residents.

Female
51.3% (223,927)
Male
48.7% (212,244)
Gender Jefferson Parish LA USA
Female 51.3% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.7% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish is:

  • 50.7% White with 221,346 White residents.

  • 26.4% African American with 115,266 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 767 American Indian residents.

  • 4.1% Asian with 17,966 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 87 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 2,238 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 12,422 Two Or More residents.

  • 15.1% Hispanic with 66,079 Hispanic residents.

White
50.7% (221,346)
African American
26.4% (115,266)
American Indian
0.2% (767)
Asian
4.1% (17,966)
Hawaiian
0.0% (87)
Other
0.5% (2,238)
Two Or More
2.8% (12,422)
Hispanic
15.1% (66,079)

Table: Jefferson Parish By Race

Race Jefferson Parish LA USA
White 50.7% 57.5% 58.9%
African American 26.4% 31.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 4.1% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 15.1% 5.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

  • 6.3% of households in Jefferson Parish earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.3% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $25,000 to $34,999.

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

  • 17.3% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Jefferson Parish earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.3% (27,269)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (18,599)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.0% (39,174)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (39,988)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.6% (50,630)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.3% (75,567)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (55,069)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.3% (66,951)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.3% (31,870)
$200,000 or more
7.1% (31,050)
Income Jefferson Parish LA USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 6.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.0% 10.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 11.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.3% 15.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.3% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% 6.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.1% 6.8% 11.4%

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% (26,170)
9-12th Grade
8% (34,893)
High School / GED
28% (122,127)
Some College
22% (95,957)
Associate's Degree
7% (30,531)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (82,872)
Master's Degree
7% (30,531)
Professional Degree
2% (8,723)
Doctorate Degree
1% (4,361)
Education Jefferson Parish LA USA
< 9th Grade 5% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 9% 6%
High School / GED 28% 33% 26%
Some College 22% 21% 20%
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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