Jefferson County, LA

County

Cities in Jefferson County

Neighborhoods in Jefferson County

Neighborhood

Jefferson, LA

Live Oak Manor / South Kenner

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Jefferson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

30.5%

Households with Children

27.4%

School Enrollment K-12

47,532

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.3%
School Age (5-17): 16.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.8%
Working Age (35-54): 24.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.4%
Seniors (65+): 18.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.7%
High School / GED: 27.3%
Some College or Associate's: 28.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.1%
Single Parents: 12.3%
Couples & Adults: 32.3%
Living Alone: 40.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 18.9%
Asian: 4.2%
Black or African American: 25.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 13.8%
Puerto Rican: 3.7%
Cuban: 6.1%
Dominican: 5.2%
Central American: 55.8%
South American: 3.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 3.4%
Other White: 56.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 62.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.9%
Caribbean: 3.0%
Other Black: 33.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 69.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 78.6%
Spanish: 14.3%
European & Indo-European: 2.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.9%
Arabic: 1.4%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 5.0%
Not Enrolled: 76.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources