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The City of Jennings had a population of 9,553 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Jennings is located at latitude 30.2224 and longitude -92.6571 in Jefferson Davis Parish. The formal boundaries for the City of Jennings encompass a land area of 10.4 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Jefferson Davis Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Jennings 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 City of Jennings is located within Parish Governing Authority District 6, a minor civil division (MCD) of Jefferson Davis Parish.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,553 (100%) |
| Population Density | 905 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 53 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $48,558 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,655 |
| Median Home Value | $136,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,689 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,456 (52.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,374 (29.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 859 (18.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,830 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Family Households | 2,535 (66.2%) |
The table below compares Jennings to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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 | # 60 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 144 | 71st |
| Median Household Income | # 283 | 42nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 266 | 46th |
| Diversity Index | # 145 | 71st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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