Jefferson Parish's estimated 2025 population is 413,271 with a growth rate of -1.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson Parish is the 2nd largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 432,618 and has seen a growth of -4.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jefferson Parish includes 52.65% White, 26.04% Black or African American, 6.38% other race, 4.19% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227,711 | 52.65% |
| Black or African American | 112,620 | 26.04% |
| Two or more races | 43,222 | 9.99% |
| Other race | 27,571 | 6.38% |
| Asian | 18,113 | 4.19% |
| Native American | 3,134 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 113 | 0.03% |
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Jefferson Parish's average per capita income is $44,806. Household income levels show a median of $65,246. The poverty rate stands at 16.28%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,582 | $130,739 |
| Families | $82,463 | $110,771 |
| Households | $65,246 | $91,025 |
| Non Families | $40,526 | $55,693 |
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