Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jefferson Davis Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 31,924. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jefferson Davis Parish is 38.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jefferson Davis Parish is $57,341. This is 6% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $150,800. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Jefferson Davis Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jefferson Davis Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.5%. The Black or African American population (14.5%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Jefferson Davis Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.