Census-designated place · Louisiana
Jefferson, Louisiana
Jefferson, census-designated place, in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Jefferson had 9,703 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±773). GEOID 2238145.
Residents, 2020-2024
9,703
±773 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 10,633
Median household income
$57,235
±$4,942 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$247,700
±$12,032 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,097
±$91 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Jefferson and what county is it in?
Jefferson is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It covers 2.7 square miles of land, 3,928 residents per square mile in 2020.
Jefferson is in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Jefferson, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Jefferson's population at 9,703 (±773). The 2020 Census counted 10,633 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Jefferson is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Jefferson | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,703 ±773 | 430,920 | no clear change |
| Households | 5,124 ±378 | 177,003 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.84 ±0.11 | 2.42 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 6,128 ±328 | 194,418 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jefferson?
The median resident of Jefferson is 45.4 years old; 16.4% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.7%. 7.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jefferson | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4 ±3.5 | 40.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.4% ±2.8 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1% ±2.6 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 48.0% ±3.1 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.5% ±3.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.7% ±4.7 pts | 47.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.7% ±4.8 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.8% ±3.2 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.1% ±3.0 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±1.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 20.5% ±3.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±3.1 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2% ±3.6 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.7% ±3.6 pts | 30.5% | +8.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.6% ±2.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.6% ±4.1 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jefferson earn?
Half of Jefferson's 5,124 households earn less than $57,235 a year (±$4,942), against $65,252 in Jefferson Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $62,731 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jefferson | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,235 ±$4,942 | $65,252 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,948 ±$6,203 | $92,680 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,624 ±$3,362 | $37,862 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.5% ±4.2 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.7% ±11.7 pts | 23.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.8% ±4.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% ±2.4 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3% ±3.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jefferson?
Owners occupy 57.3% of Jefferson's occupied homes and renters 42.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $247,700 by its owner (±$12,032). The median renter pays $1,097 a month including utilities, and 46.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jefferson | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $247,700 ±$12,032 | $251,400 | +$19,283 |
| Median gross rent | $1,097 ±$91 | $1,190 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.4% ±8.6 pts | 45.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,672 ±$70 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.3% ±5.2 pts | 62.6% | +6.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.7% ±5.2 pts | 37.4% | – |
| Housing units | 6,128 ±328 | 194,418 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0% ±2.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.1% ±4.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.7% ±4.3 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% ±1.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.1% ±2.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.2% ±3.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Jefferson work and get to work?
69.0% of Jefferson's workers drive alone and 13.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Jefferson | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.3% ±3.3 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% ±1.1 pts | 6.2% | −2.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.0% ±4.8 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±3.0 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.8% ±2.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.6% ±3.0 pts | 8.2% | +12.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min ±1.5 | 24.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Jefferson?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Jefferson, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,228 (Tract 246.01) to $85,181 (Tract 247).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 244Jefferson Parish | 2,552 | $57,572 |
| Tract 247Jefferson Parish | 1,634 | $85,181 |
| Tract 245Jefferson Parish | 1,457 | $53,990 |
| Tract 249Jefferson Parish | 1,296 | $58,750 |
| Tract 243Jefferson Parish | 2,672 | $71,558 |
| Tract 246.01Jefferson Parish | 947 | $44,228 |
| Tract 242.02Jefferson Parish | 5,222 | $89,118 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Jefferson) · Census block assignment files
How does Jefferson compare with other places in Louisiana?
Jefferson ranks 118th of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 58th | 263 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th | 263 |
| Median household income | 118th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 39th | 263 |
| Median home value | 44th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 72nd | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 151st | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th | 229 |
| Median age | 27th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 188th | 260 |
| Work from home | 15th | 87 |
| Travel time to work | 216th | 260 |
Jefferson's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Jefferson with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Jefferson?
5 of the 57 figures for Jefferson on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jefferson are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.