Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22053
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 651.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.21 sq mi
- Total Area
- 658.73 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.269529
- Longitude
- -92.816221
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 31,824
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,806
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,106 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 715 | 2.2% |
| White | 24,764 | 77.8% |
| Black | 4,846 | 15.2% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 86 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,353 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 458 | 1.9% |
| White | 18,904 | 79.4% |
| Black | 4,062 | 17.1% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 333 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 31,924
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,793
- Poverty Rate
- 14.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,559
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,691 | 77.3% |
| Black | 4,629 | 14.5% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,806
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,513 | 32.9% |
| Republican | 7,683 | 38.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,527 | 27.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,092 | 45.9% |
| Female | 10,714 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,230 | 71.8% |
| Hispanic | 595 | 3.0% |
| Black | 3,190 | 16.1% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,817
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,559 | 53.1% |
| Hispanic | 269 | 45.2% |
| Black | 1,163 | 36.5% |
| Asian | 33 | 36.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,517 | 49.7% |
| Female | 5,300 | 49.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,950 (37.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,282 (15.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,229
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $156,149
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $821
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 86.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.