Population 14,884 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jackson Parish
Household size in Jackson Parish
| Period | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, Jackson Parish sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.65 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jackson Parish
| Period | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Jackson Parish skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jackson Parish
| Period | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Jackson Parish (13.7%), above the national share of 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in Louisiana overall (15.2%). The single-parent share is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jackson Parish
Renters in Jackson Parish
| Period | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.9% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Jackson Parish own their homes; 30.0% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 60.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the north. The renter share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jackson Parish
| Period | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.4% of the housing in Jackson Parish, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jackson Parish
| Period | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Jackson Parish was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Louisiana overall, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jackson Parish
| Period | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $534 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $549 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $529 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $799 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$265 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Jackson Parish pays $799 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $265 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jackson Parish
Bachelor's degrees in Jackson Parish
| Period | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Jackson Parish have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Jackson Parish has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Louisiana counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jackson Parish
| Period | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.2% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.0% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.1% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Jackson Parish never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Louisiana. The share with a diploma is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jackson Parish
| Period | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Jackson Parish runs well above the national rate: 8.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Jackson Parish has higher unemployment than the great majority of Louisiana counties. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jackson Parish compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Parish | 2.61 | 42.0 | 13.7% | 30.0% | 23.4% | 1979 | $799 | 14.4% | 85.7% | 8.1% |
| Bienville Parish | 2.29 | 45.3 | 11.4% | 29.8% | 19.5% | 1979 | $571 | 13.2% | 86.9% | 7.1% |
| Franklin Parish | 2.52 | 40.8 | 15.5% | 26.8% | 15.7% | 1979 | $832 | 18.2% | 80.8% | 7.9% |
| De Soto Parish | 2.68 | 39.8 | 12.5% | 22.8% | 18.0% | 1989 | $737 | 16.1% | 85.6% | 6.6% |
| Madison Parish | 2.85 | 36.5 | 18.8% | 46.9% | 30.1% | 1975 | $831 | 14.7% | 78.0% | 5.4% |
| Panola County | 2.52 | 42.1 | 10.0% | 20.1% | 18.0% | 1985 | $891 | 17.5% | 86.2% | 2.6% |
| Warren County | 2.58 | 40.0 | 14.3% | 30.1% | 20.4% | 1978 | $942 | 29.6% | 88.4% | 4.8% |
| Rusk County | 2.68 | 40.1 | 10.0% | 21.2% | 15.2% | 1982 | $1,033 | 18.1% | 84.9% | 4.3% |
| Hinds County | 2.41 | 37.7 | 17.7% | 41.7% | 15.0% | 1977 | $1,105 | 32.7% | 89.1% | 7.6% |
| Rankin County | 2.61 | 39.6 | 11.1% | 23.2% | 7.7% | 1994 | $1,250 | 33.4% | 90.8% | 4.3% |
| Smith County | 2.94 | 38.7 | 13.1% | 31.2% | 17.3% | 1986 | $1,291 | 28.5% | 88.4% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Emanuel County, GA · East Feliciana Parish, LA · Winston County, MS · Edgar County, IL · Edmonson County, KY · Edwards County, IL · Elbert County, GA · Elliott County, KY · Ellsworth County, KS · East Carroll Parish, LA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jackson Parish. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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