Demographics in Jena, LA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Jena?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

4,139

Male

2,276

55.0%

Female

1,863

45.0%

Median Age

39.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

81.7%

Black

8.0%

Hispanic

20.3%

Asian

4.3%

Two or More

4.2%

Other

2.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

24.8%

High School or Higher

45.9%

Foreign Born

7.3%

Veterans

11.7%

Married

48.5%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Jena, LA has a population of 4,139 with a median age of 39.7. The racial makeup is 81.7% White, 20.3% Hispanic, 8.0% Black, 4.3% Asian. About 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 7.3%.