Jefferson Davis County, LA

County

Demographics of Jefferson Davis

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.4%

Households with Children

35.0%

School Enrollment K-12

3,867

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.4%
School Age (5-17): 18.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.2%
Working Age (35-54): 24.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.3%
Seniors (65+): 17.3%

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: 15.3%
High School / GED: 45.7%
Some College or Associate's: 23.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.4%

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: 23.6%
Single Parents: 11.4%
Couples & Adults: 34.1%
Living Alone: 31.0%

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: 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 14.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 35.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 63.8%

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: 81.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.4%
Other Black: 18.4%

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: 90.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.3%

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: 93.9%
Spanish: 1.0%
European & Indo-European: 4.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

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: 3.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 4.9%
Not Enrolled: 75.4%

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

Cities in Jefferson Davis County

Neighborhoods in Jefferson Davis County

Neighborhood

Jefferson Davis, LA

Foremans Hall / Topsy

Silverwood / Thornwell

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