Population 9,539 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jefferson
Household size in Jefferson
| Period | Jefferson | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.08 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.98 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.86 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Jefferson are small: just 1.86 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.19, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Louisiana city with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
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
| Period | Jefferson | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Jefferson skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only ten of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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
| Period | Jefferson | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Jefferson than nationally: 12.7%, against 11.6%. Even so, single parents are less common here than in the New Orleans area as a whole (15.3%).
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
Renters in Jefferson
| Period | Jefferson | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.5% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.5% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Jefferson than nationally: 42.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 50.7% 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 northeast.
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
| Period | Jefferson | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.5% of the housing in Jefferson, 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
| Period | Jefferson | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Jefferson is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southeast. No other Louisiana city with 5,000+ people has older homes.
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
| Period | Jefferson | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $795 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $843 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $962 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,140 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$345 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jefferson costs $1,140 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $345 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the west.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Jefferson
| Period | Jefferson | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.9% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Jefferson as nationally: 35.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.5 points, as it has nationally. Jefferson has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five Louisiana cities.
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
| Period | Jefferson | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.5% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.1% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Jefferson is close to the national rate: 89.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the wider New Orleans area (87.2%). The share with a diploma has risen 11.5 points since 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 Jefferson
| Period | Jefferson | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Jefferson has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Jefferson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1.86 | 44.8 | 12.7% | 42.5% | 16.5% | 1959 | $1,140 | 35.9% | 89.0% | 2.8% |
| Metairie | 2.36 | 43.1 | 9.6% | 37.9% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,409 | 40.6% | 90.8% | 4.7% |
| Bridge City | 2.63 | 35.6 | 19.5% | 39.5% | 14.6% | 1973 | $1,385 | 8.6% | 75.9% | 11.4% |
| Harahan | 2.11 | 49.2 | 3.3% | 25.9% | 5.8% | 1972 | $1,188 | 44.4% | 94.3% | 3.9% |
| River Ridge | 2.43 | 44.6 | 7.7% | 29.5% | 9.2% | 1971 | $1,225 | 40.0% | 93.8% | 3.5% |
| Westwego | 2.44 | 41.5 | 15.8% | 50.0% | 15.2% | 1968 | $950 | 18.1% | 77.6% | 5.1% |
| Waggaman | 2.96 | 34.1 | 26.6% | 29.6% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,356 | 15.8% | 81.9% | 8.0% |
| Avondale | 3.02 | 33.8 | 32.6% | 13.5% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,315 | 22.4% | 83.5% | 8.5% |
| South Kenner | 3.08 | 45.0 | 20.0% | 0.0% | 4.1% | 2005 | $1,326 | 12.9% | 90.5% | 2.9% |
| New Orleans area | 2.55 | 40.1 | 15.3% | 39.4% | 13.6% | 1972 | $1,334 | 33.0% | 87.2% | 7.1% |
| Kennedy Heights | 2.64 | 49.6 | 40.9% | 18.9% | 10.3% | 1977 | $1,656 | 29.5% | 86.9% | 17.9% |
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. 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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