Population 31,924 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jefferson Davis Parish
Household size in Jefferson Davis Parish
| Period | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Jefferson Davis Parish average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Louisiana as a whole, where it has 2.59 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 Jefferson Davis Parish
| Period | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in Jefferson Davis Parish is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.8, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and 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 Jefferson Davis Parish
| Period | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Jefferson Davis Parish than nationally: 13.3%, against 11.6%. Even so, single parents are less common here than in Louisiana overall (15.2%). The single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points since 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 Jefferson Davis Parish
Renters in Jefferson Davis Parish
| Period | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Jefferson Davis Parish is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (56.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.1 points, 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 Jefferson Davis Parish
| Period | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Jefferson Davis Parish: 14.9% of homes are empty, 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 4.4 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 Jefferson Davis Parish
| Period | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Jefferson Davis Parish are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east.
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 Jefferson Davis Parish
| Period | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $587 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $546 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $659 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $899 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$312 | +$366 | +$606 |
Rent in Jefferson Davis Parish runs $899 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $312 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.2% of household income on rent, comfortably 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 center; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Jefferson Davis Parish
Bachelor's degrees in Jefferson Davis Parish
| Period | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Jefferson Davis Parish: 17.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.7 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 Jefferson Davis Parish
| Period | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.0% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.5% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Jefferson Davis Parish never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 8.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Jefferson Davis Parish
| Period | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Jefferson Davis Parish is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Louisiana overall (6.5%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.5 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Jefferson Davis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Parish | 2.68 | 39.9 | 13.3% | 22.9% | 14.9% | 1982 | $899 | 17.3% | 85.3% | 4.8% |
| Acadia Parish | 2.78 | 37.8 | 15.1% | 33.0% | 15.1% | 1982 | $764 | 14.9% | 81.2% | 7.9% |
| Allen Parish | 2.47 | 36.9 | 16.6% | 26.0% | 17.5% | 1982 | $728 | 12.9% | 81.2% | 8.3% |
| Calcasieu Parish | 2.72 | 37.8 | 13.8% | 27.2% | 18.1% | 1990 | $1,174 | 25.3% | 89.2% | 5.3% |
| Cameron Parish | 2.50 | 43.9 | 12.8% | 4.6% | 36.6% | 2002 | $1,364 | 15.7% | 90.4% | 2.1% |
| Evangeline Parish | 2.59 | 38.4 | 20.9% | 33.8% | 14.8% | 1982 | $778 | 15.0% | 76.2% | 8.0% |
| Vermilion Parish | 2.69 | 39.8 | 16.0% | 26.6% | 16.1% | 1985 | $868 | 18.5% | 83.7% | 4.9% |
| St. Landry Parish | 2.64 | 38.6 | 22.0% | 29.9% | 16.0% | 1983 | $872 | 15.3% | 82.7% | 7.8% |
| Lafayette Parish | 2.54 | 38.8 | 14.2% | 34.5% | 12.4% | 1991 | $1,092 | 36.8% | 90.0% | 4.6% |
| Beauregard Parish | 2.68 | 37.8 | 11.1% | 15.2% | 14.1% | 1993 | $897 | 17.1% | 87.3% | 6.3% |
| St. Martin Parish | 2.77 | 39.9 | 17.8% | 22.3% | 18.3% | 1988 | $861 | 18.9% | 83.5% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Jefferson Davis 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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