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Jena, Louisiana - Basic Facts

The Town of Jena had a population of 3,605 as of July 1, 2020.

The primary coordinate point for Jena is located at latitude 31.6832 and longitude -92.1337 in LaSalle Parish. The formal boundaries for the Town of Jena encompass a land area of 5.5 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. LaSalle Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 164 feet.

The Town of Jena (GNIS ID: 2405911) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The Town of Jena is located within Parish Governing Authority District 6, a minor civil division (MCD) of LaSalle Parish.

Alternate Unofficial Names for Jena: Hemp Creek, Hemps Creek.

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Jena, LA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX

Jena, LA Housing Affordability Index is 242
State of Louisiana Housing Affordability Index is 166
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.

WEALTH INDEX

Jena, LA Wealth Index is 46
State of Louisiana Wealth Index is 71
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

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POPULATION

Total Population 3,605 (100%)
Population in Households 3,343 (92.7%)
Population in Families 2,779 (77.1%)
Population in Group Quarters1 262 ( 7.3%)
Population Density 656
Diversity Index2 37
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $37,553
Average Household Income $54,147
Per Capita Income $20,875
Wealth Index4 46

HOUSING

Total Housing Units 1,481 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 901 (60.8%)
Renter Occupied HU 394 (26.6%)
Vacant Housing Units 187 (12.6%)
Median Home Value $98,195
Housing Affordability Index3 242
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 1,294
Average Household Size 2.58
Family Households 872
Average Family Size 3
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different race or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2010-2020 2020-2025
Population 0.58% -0.04%
Households 0.64% 0.02%
Families 0.58% -0.11%
Median Household Income   0.36%
Per Capita Income   1.1%

Jena, LA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Jena to the other 474 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 139 71st
Population Density # 219 54th
Diversity Index # 334 30th
Median Household Income # 291 39th
Per Capita Income # 283 41st

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