Jennings, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Davis Parish County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,679
Population
917/sq mi density
$45,194
Median Income
$27,299 per capita
$140,800
Home Value
$144,240 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
1,008
Violent Crime/100K
3,359 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$45,194 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,008 violent crimes/100K (165% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
9,679
Census 2023
Population Density
917
per square mile
Land Area
4.0
square miles (10.4 km²)
Median Age
38.4 yrs
1% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 22.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
65.1%
Black
22.4%
Hispanic
4.4%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 8.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.4%
Spanish
8.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.6%
Veterans
6.1%
2% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.1%
32% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.8%
33% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.459
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 9,679 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 917 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.1% |
| Female | 54.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.1% |
| Black or African American | 22.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 90.4% |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.6% |
| Veterans | 6.1% |
| Disability | 17.1% |
| Health Insurance | 94.2% |
| Uninsured | 5.8% |
| Broadband Access | 77.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.459 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |