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Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Jefferson Parish had 431,398 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 21 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 15 census-designated) and 128 census tracts. GEOID 22051.
Jefferson Parish is one of the 7 counties of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
431,398
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 440,781 · ACS 2020-2024: 430,920
Median household income
$65,252
±$1,992 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$251,400
±$3,985 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,190
±$13 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Jefferson Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 440,781 residents in Jefferson Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 431,398 for July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 430,920 over 301 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 430,920 | 4,611,961 | −3,930 |
| Households | 177,003±1,136 | 1,804,780 | +7,551 |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.02 | 2.49 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 194,418±143 | 2,108,902 | +5,907 |
Jefferson Parish's population since 2000
From 455,466 in 2000 to 431,398 in 2025: down 5.3%. 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 Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson Parish holds 21 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 15 census-designated places. The largest is Metairie with 139,729 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Metairie | 143,507 | $73,042 |
|---|---|---|
| Kenner | 66,448 | $64,020 |
| Marrero | 32,382 | $41,402 |
| Terrytown | 25,278 | $51,718 |
| Harvey | 22,236 | $48,774 |
| Estelle | 17,952 | $78,869 |
| Gretna | 17,814 | $43,110 |
| River Ridge | 13,591 | $84,336 |
| Woodmere | 11,238 | $75,828 |
| Jefferson | 10,633 | $57,235 |
| Timberlane | 10,364 | $65,901 |
| Waggaman | 9,835 | $68,374 |
| Harahan | 9,116 | $79,516 |
| Westwego | 8,568 | $46,261 |
| Bridge City | 7,219 | $57,031 |
| Elmwood | 5,649 | $89,430 |
| Avondale | 4,582 | $48,661 |
| Jean Lafitte | 1,809 | $64,452 |
| BaratariaGEOID 2204300 | 1,057 | $78,869 |
| LafitteGEOID 2240840 | 1,014 | $29,886 |
| Grand IsleGEOID 2230830 | 1,005 | not published |
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 Jefferson Parish?
The median resident of Jefferson Parish is 40.0 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.1%. 14.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0±0.3 | 38.0 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 22.4%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.9% | 7.2% | +4.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.2%±0.2 pts | 55.7% | −5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.1%±0.4 pts | 30.5% | −1.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.6%±0.5 pts | 4.9% | +1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.4%±0.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±0.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4%±0.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.4%±0.7 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.3%±0.6 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.5%±0.9 pts | 27.0% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.1%±0.6 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.2 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 Jefferson Parish earn?
Half of Jefferson Parish's 177,003 households earn less than $65,252 a year (±$1,992), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $66,497 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,252±$1,992 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,680±$2,978 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,862±$683 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6%±1.0 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.5%±2.2 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.1%±0.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0%±0.7 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 Jefferson Parish?
Owners occupy 62.6% of Jefferson Parish's occupied homes and renters 37.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $251,400 by its owner (±$3,985). The median renter pays $1,190 a month including utilities, and 45.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $251,400±$3,985 | $216,500 | +$19,783 |
| Median gross rent | $1,190±$13 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.6%±2.3 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,762±$30 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.6%±1.1 pts | 67.4% | +1.4 pts |
| Housing units | 194,418±143 | 2,108,902 | +5,907 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1%±1.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.1%±0.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8%±0.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9%±0.3 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 Jefferson Parish building?
Builders took permits for 410 new housing units across Jefferson Parish in 2025 (402 single-family), 1.0 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 Jefferson Parish get to work?
76.5% of Jefferson Parish's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4%±0.6 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | +0.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.5%±1.0 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±0.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2%±0.6 pts | 8.1% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min±0.4 | 25.7 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 are Jefferson Parish's census tracts?
Jefferson Parish is divided into 128 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,896 (Tract 257) to $203,929 (Tract 248.01).
All 128 census tracts of Jefferson Parish, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jefferson Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 28th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 64 |
| Median household income | 18th of 64 |
| Median home value | 6th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 44th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 64 |
| Median age | 26th 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
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 Parish 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.