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Jennings, LA
City in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
Population
9,553
Land area
10.6sq mi
People per sq mi
905
ZIP codes
0
Jennings and its ZIP codes
Jennings at a glance
- Jennings is about 8.5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 60th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $48,558, 20% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,700 (37% below Louisiana) and median rent is $881 a month.
Local data for Jennings, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jennings, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,558
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$136,700
Median rent
$881/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,349), German Americans (419), Irish Americans (271).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Davis Parish. PPP loans are for Jennings.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,559
7,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$191M
FY 2026, $5,933 per person
How people get to work
Jennings, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jennings, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
210
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
862
7.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 42°F
63.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jennings, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Jennings
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MermentauVillage | 5.2 mi | 2.1 |
| RoanokeCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| EganCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 4.8 |
| WelshTown | 9.2 mi | 6.3 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| EstherwoodVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| MorseVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| IotaTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| LacassineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| GueydanTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| CrowleyCity | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| HayesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| EltonTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| FentonVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| BasileTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jennings, LA in?
- Jennings is in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Jennings, LA?
- About 9,553 people live in Jennings, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jennings?
- Nearby places include Mermentau (5.2 mi), Roanoke (5.4 mi), Egan (9 mi), Welsh (9.2 mi), Midland (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023