County · Louisiana
Jackson Parish, Louisiana
Jackson Parish, Louisiana. Jackson Parish had 15,834 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.3% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 22049.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,834
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,031 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,884
Median household income
$44,925
±$3,582 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$115,600
±$13,477 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$736
±$73 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Jackson Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,031 residents in Jackson Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 15,834 for July 1, 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,884 over 569 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,884 | 4,611,961 | −995 |
| Households | 5,576±243 | 1,804,780 | −395 |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.11 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,230±22 | 2,108,902 | −648 |
Jackson Parish's population since 2000
From 15,397 in 2000 to 15,834 in 2025: up 2.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Jackson Parish?
Jackson Parish holds 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Jonesboro with 4,252 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Jonesboro | 4,106 | $41,786 |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 491 | $37,353 |
| Hodge | 382 | $47,800 |
| North Hodge | 296 | $36,012 |
| East Hodge | 204 | $31,500 |
| QuitmanGEOID 2263120 | 160 | $31,806 |
| ErosGEOID 2224215 | 130 | $32,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jackson Parish?
The median resident of Jackson Parish is 41.6 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.6%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6±1.1 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.8%±0.5 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7%±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% | 7.2% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.7%±1.3 pts | 55.7% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.6%±1.5 pts | 30.5% | −6.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3%±1.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±1.1 pts | 4.9% | +1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2%±1.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±1.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 18.2%±2.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7%±1.9 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.9%±3.1 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.7%±2.5 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±1.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Jackson Parish earn?
Half of Jackson Parish's 5,576 households earn less than $44,925 a year (±$3,582), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $48,168 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,925±$3,582 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,592±$5,090 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,629±$2,333 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.3%±3.2 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.8%±6.6 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.2%±2.7 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.9%±3.9 pts | 86.6% | – |
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 Jackson Parish?
Owners occupy 70.0% of Jackson Parish's occupied homes and renters 30.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $115,600 by its owner (±$13,477). The median renter pays $736 a month including utilities, and 37.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $115,600±$13,477 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $736±$73 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.0%±11.7 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,141±$88 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.0%±4.7 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,230±22 | 2,108,902 | −648 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.4%±5.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.1%±3.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.7%±3.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.1%±1.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 many new homes is Jackson Parish building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Jackson Parish in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jackson Parish get to work?
85.2% of Jackson Parish's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.4%.
| Measure | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.5%±3.1 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4%±3.2 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.2%±4.1 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±3.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4%±1.9 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min±2.4 | 25.7 min | −7.3 min |
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 are Jackson Parish's census tracts?
Jackson Parish is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,647 (Tract 9704) to $58,018 (Tract 9702).
| Tract 970122049970100 | 2,501±311 | $44,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970222049970200 | 3,651±405 | $58,018 |
| Tract 970322049970300 | 4,411±483 | $44,727 |
| Tract 970422049970400 | 2,857±347 | $39,647 |
| Tract 970522049970500 | 1,464±273 | $50,547 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jackson Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 51st of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 51st of 64 |
| Median household income | 50th of 64 |
| Median home value | 49th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 52nd of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 31st of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44th of 64 |
| Median age | 14th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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