Jackson Parish, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 51st-largest in Louisiana
The population of Jackson Parish, Louisiana is 14,939 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $43,345, the median home value is $107,400, and the median age is 41.5.
The population of Jackson Parish has declined 9.3% since 2010 (16,309 → 14,797), a -0.69% annualized rate.
14,939
Population
-0.69%
Annual growth
26
People / sq mi
$43,345
Median Income
$107,400
Median Home Value
Jackson Parish covers 569 sq mi of land at 26.2 people per square mile.
About Jackson Parish, LA
The poverty rate is what most separates Jackson Parish from the typical county: 19.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 14,939 residents, Jackson Parish is a county in Louisiana.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $43,345, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 19.6%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $107,400, with typical rent around $719.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 13.4%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.2%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Jackson Parish: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Jackson Parish Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Jackson Parish had a population of 16,309 in 2010 and 14,797 in 2024, a -9.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,362 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.68%.
14,797
Population (2024)
16,309
Population (2010)
16,362
Peak (2011)
-0.68%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,309 |
| 2011 | 16,362 |
| 2012 | 16,280 |
| 2013 | 16,150 |
| 2014 | 16,013 |
| 2015 | 15,971 |
| 2016 | 15,903 |
| 2017 | 15,927 |
| 2018 | 15,944 |
| 2019 | 15,761 |
| 2020 | 14,996 |
| 2021 | 14,901 |
| 2022 | 14,859 |
| 2023 | 14,867 |
| 2024 | 14,797 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.9% |
| Black or African American | 25.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
41.5
Median Age
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Male
20.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 20.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $43,345$-16,678 vs state |
| Mean household income | $61,119 |
| Per-capita income | $24,255 |
| Poverty rate | 19.6%+5.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 41.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Jackson Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 25.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
3.5%
Carpool
84.4%
Public transit
6.2%
Work from home
23.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$107,400$-101,300 vs state
Median home value
$719
Median rent
70.4%
Homeownership rate
7,223
Total housing units
77.6%
Occupied
22.4%
Vacant
29.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.8%
With health insurance
86.1%
With broadband internet
17.6%
Foreign-born
6.1%
Veterans (18+)
19.1%
With a disability
96.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.7%
High School+
13.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jackson Parish, Louisiana has a population of 14,939 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 26 people per square mile.
The population of Jackson Parish has declined 9.3% since 2010 (16,309 → 14,797), a -0.69% annualized rate.
The median household income in Jackson Parish, Louisiana is $43,345, with mean (average) household income of $61,119 and per-capita income of $24,255. 19.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Jackson Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (66.9%), Black or African American (25.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Jackson Parish, Louisiana is 41.5 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.
The median home value in Jackson Parish is $107,400 and median monthly rent is $719. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,223 total housing units, 22.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Jackson Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Jackson Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.