Jean Lafitte, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Parish County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,223
Population
380/sq mi density
$61,703
Median Income
$29,876 per capita
$207,600
Home Value
$212,346 Zillow
$973
Median Rent
14.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$61,703 median income, 17.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$207,600 home value, $973/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,223
Census 2023
Population Density
380
per square mile
Land Area
2.4
square miles (6.2 km²)
Median Age
31.9 yrs
18% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.9%
Black
0%
Hispanic
3.8%
Asian
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98%
Spanish
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.3%
Veterans
3.7%
38% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.7%
28% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.6%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.4%
26% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.478
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,223 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 380 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.3% |
| Female | 50.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Language
| English Only | 98.0% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.3% |
| Veterans | 3.7% |
| Disability | 16.7% |
| Health Insurance | 93.6% |
| Uninsured | 6.4% |
| Broadband Access | 86.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.478 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |