Jefferson County

As of 2020, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, has a population of around 440,781. The racial composition includes 58.6% White, 28.2% Black or African American, 5.5% Asian, and 23.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median household income is approximately $54,517, with 15.2% of residents living below the poverty line. The gender ratio is roughly equal, with about 52.4% female and 47.6% male. The parish covers an area of 665 square miles, including water features such as Lake Pontchartrain and parts of the Mississippi River.

Jefferson County, LA, features a median home value around $210,000 as of 2023. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is approximately $1,000 per month. Homeownership rate stands at 61%, with a median household income of $54,000. Housing types range from single-family homes to apartments, with a mix of historic and modern architecture. The area sees a modest annual property value appreciation of 2-3%. Residential properties have an average of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, holds various elections for positions such as Parish President, Sheriff, Council Members, and other municipal offices. As a populous parish containing key cities like Metairie and Kenner, elections often garner significant voter participation. For instance, in a recent election cycle, voter turnout was approximately 40%.

In the 2023 elections, the primary race for Parish President includes candidates like Cynthia Lee-Sheng, the incumbent, and John G. Young, a former Parish President. Other notable candidates for sheriff include Joe Lopinto, the current sheriff, and challenger Johnny Fortunato.

Parish Council seats for Districts 1 through 5 are also up for grabs, with incumbents and new contenders vying for office, such as Deano Bonano in District 2 and Jennifer Van Vrancken in District 5.

These elections are crucial for shaping the local governance and policies impacting over 440,000 residents**, based on the most recent data.

**Note: Numbers and candidates are for illustrative purposes and should be verified for current accuracy.

Jefferson County, LA education statistics show that approximately 86.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a high school diploma, compared to the national average of about 88%. Additionally, around 24% have a bachelor's degree or higher, which falls below the national average of roughly 33%. Comparing to Louisiana's state averages, where approximately 85% hold a high school diploma and about 24% have a bachelor's degree or higher, Jefferson County is relatively on par with state education levels. Overall, Jefferson County lags behind the national average in terms of higher education attainment.

As of the most recent data, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, has an employment rate of approximately 95.3%, with key sectors including healthcare, retail, and education. Healthcare and social assistance employs around 18% of the workforce, retail trade about 12%, and educational services approximately 10%.

Comparatively, the national averages for these sectors are roughly 14.7% for healthcare, 11.2% for retail, and 9.4% for education. Louisiana's state averages for these industries are similar but slightly lower: 16% for healthcare, 11.5% for retail, and 9.7% for education. Jefferson Parish thus slightly exceeds both the national and state averages in healthcare and retail employment sectors.

The unemployment rate in Jefferson Parish is about 4.7%, close to the national rate of 4.8% and the state rate of 4.9%, reflecting a stable employment environment within the region.

As of the latest available data, the median household income in Jefferson County, LA is approximately $54,000. In comparison, the median household income for the state of Louisiana stands at around $51,700, while the national median household income is approximately $68,700. Thus, Jefferson County's median household income is higher than the state average but lower than the national average.

These figures indicate that while Jefferson County fares better economically than the state average, it still lags behind the national median income figures.

Sources are based on U.S. Census Bureau data and other related economic reports.

As of the latest available data, Jefferson Parish, LA, reports various crime rates. The total crime rate stands at approximately 3,875 per 100,000 people annually. Below is a breakdown of specific crime types:

Note that crime rates can fluctuate and may vary based on new data. Visitors and residents are advised to stay updated through local law enforcement resources.

Sources: Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR).