Poverty Rate in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
In Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 59,660 of 422,860 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana?
The poverty rate in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is 14.1%.
- How many people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana live in poverty?
In Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 59,660 of 422,860 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana compare to the average for Louisiana?
The poverty rate in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is 24.19% lower than the Louisiana average. In Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 14.1% of 422,860 people live in poverty. In Louisiana, 18.6% of 4,467,616 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is 11.9% higher than the US average. In Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 14.1% of 422,860 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Ama, Louisiana 10.9% of 1,392 people.
- Avondale, Louisiana 20.6% of 4,790 people.
- Barataria, Louisiana 5.3% of 772 people.
- Belle Chasse, Louisiana 5.9% of 10,759 people.
- Bridge City, Louisiana 29% of 6,808 people.
Under 18 years
22.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
22.6% of 92 thousand people
Under 5 years
24.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
24.7% of 25 thousand people
5 to 17 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
21.8% of 67 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
22.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
22.3% of 92 thousand people
18 to 64 years
16.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
16.6% of 245 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
19.3% of 85 thousand people
35 to 64 years
15.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
15.1% of 160 thousand people
60 years and over
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
13.1% of 109 thousand people
65 years and over
12% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
12% of 81 thousand people
White
9.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
9.9% of 204 thousand people
Black or African American
25.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
25.5% of 107 thousand people
Asian
23.9% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
23.9% of 18 thousand people
Some other race
29.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
29.1% of 28 thousand people
Two or more races
15.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
15.5% of 55 thousand people
Hispanic
23.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
23.2% of 79 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
9.5% of 194 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
14.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
14.5% of 296 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
29.5% of 42 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
19.3% of 82 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
12.4% of 82 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
5.1% of 89 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
9.9% of 210 thousand people
Employed
7.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
7.8% of 199 thousand people
Male
6.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
6.6% of 102 thousand people
Female
9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
9% of 97 thousand people
Unemployed
49.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
49.1% of 11 thousand people
Male
33% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
33% of 5 thousand people
Female
62.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
62.6% of 6 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
15.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
15.6% of 336 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
4.3% of 148 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
20.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
20.5% of 69 thousand people
Did not work
26.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
26.8% of 120 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
27.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
27.6% of 89 thousand people
Male
21.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
21.7% of 41 thousand people
Female
32.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
32.7% of 48 thousand people
18 to 24 years
42.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
42.2% of 6 thousand people
25 to 34 years
23.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
23.2% of 13 thousand people
35 to 44 years
23.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
23.8% of 14 thousand people
45 to 54 years
37.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
37.2% of 11 thousand people
55 to 64 years
32.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
32.1% of 16 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
20.3% of 16 thousand people
75 years and over
23% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
23% of 12 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
7.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
7.5% of 40 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
36.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
36.4% of 15 thousand people
Did not work
47% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
47% of 34 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2023
16.9%
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