Jackson Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jackson Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 14,939. It is the 51st most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson Parish is 41.5 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson Parish is $43,345. This is 28% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 45% lower. The poverty rate stands at 24.3%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $107,400. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Jackson Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.7%.