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Jena, LA
Town in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana.
Population
4,160
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
757
ZIP codes
0
Jena and its ZIP codes
Jena at a glance
- Jena is about 7.1 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,730, 18% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,700 (35% below Louisiana) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Jena, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jena, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,730
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$139,700
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
36.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (172), French Americans (137), Scottish Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for LaSalle Parish. PPP loans are for Jena.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,138
4,744 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,793
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $7,284 per person
How people get to work
Jena, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.6%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 36.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jena, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
358
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 36°F
59.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jena, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities near Jena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 3 |
| Good PineCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.8 |
| TroutCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| TullosTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| UraniaTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| GeorgetownVillage | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| OllaTown | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| Wallace RidgeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7 |
| JonesvilleTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| HarrisonburgVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| PollockTown | 23 mi | 7.8 |
| ClarksVillage | 23 mi | 1 |
| DevilleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 13.1 |
| GraysonVillage | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| Dry ProngVillage | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| BallTown | 26 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jena, LA in?
- Jena is in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Jena, LA?
- About 4,160 people live in Jena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jena?
- Nearby places include Midway (1.8 mi), Good Pine (2.1 mi), Trout (3.1 mi), Tullos (15 mi), Urania (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023