Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22051
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 051
Geography
- Land Area
- 300.86 sq mi
- Water Area
- 341.17 sq mi
- Total Area
- 642.04 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.503300
- Longitude
- -90.036231
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 393,856
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 303,501
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 340,619 | 86.5% |
| Hispanic | 53,234 | 13.5% |
| White | 205,990 | 52.3% |
| Black | 107,259 | 27.2% |
| Asian | 14,048 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 587 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,795 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 270,252 | 89.0% |
| Hispanic | 33,250 | 11.0% |
| White | 171,635 | 56.6% |
| Black | 82,927 | 27.3% |
| Asian | 12,133 | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,972 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,209 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 430,920
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,410
- Poverty Rate
- 16.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 70,927
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 214,484 | 49.8% |
| Black | 109,899 | 25.5% |
| Asian | 18,338 | 4.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 263,516
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 100,177 | 38.0% |
| Republican | 82,294 | 31.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 79,287 | 30.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 117,397 | 44.6% |
| Female | 146,116 | 55.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 128,100 | 48.6% |
| Hispanic | 27,109 | 10.3% |
| Black | 73,183 | 27.8% |
| Asian | 7,468 | 2.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 119,100
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 68,501 | 53.5% |
| Hispanic | 9,589 | 35.4% |
| Black | 26,527 | 36.2% |
| Asian | 2,001 | 26.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 52,680 | 44.9% |
| Female | 66,419 | 45.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 68,467 (22.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 92,294 (29.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 194,418
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $263,063
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,303
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 8.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.