Jennings, Louisiana
Jennings: City in Louisiana, USA
About
Jennings is a city located in the county of Jefferson Davis Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,383 and a population density of 996 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,660 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about Jennings
| Population : | 9,660 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson Davis Parish |
| Postal code : | 70546 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
| Area : | 10.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 85 feet / 26 meters |
| Capital city : | Jennings is capital of Jefferson Davis Parish |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1888 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:42:35 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 927 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jennings is located at 30°13'21"N 92°39'25"W (30.2224300, -92.6570800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jennings decreased by 7.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,383 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,324 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,240 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,140 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,132 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,128 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,050 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,998 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,919 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,800 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,660 | -1.45% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 42,450 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 44,153 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 43,127 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 44,151 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 94.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,812 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 22,369 |
Jennings zip code is 70546.
County name: Jefferson Davis, County
fips: 22053
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 22,369 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $128,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,117 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $456 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $707 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 176 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 19,241 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.16 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 541,711 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,361,658 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 956,539 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,845 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,963 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,757 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,425 |
| 2019 total employment : | 20,349 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 878,540 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,842 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,385 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,147 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,518 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 142 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,002 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 319 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,757 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 77.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 568.31 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,369 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $107,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,024 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $412 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $622 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 10 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,810 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.36 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,301 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 260,476 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 100,697 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,530 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $55,060 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,032 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 262 |
| 2019 total employment : | 3,080 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 105,955 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.7% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 792 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,244 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 780 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 149 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,166 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,066 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 20.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 473.25 |
Other Places in Jennings
1 Jennings City Hall
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2 Hathaway Louisiana
4001 Pine Island Hwy, Jennings, LA 70546 ➦ Show Map
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3 Jennings Mayor Office
154 N Main St, Jennings, LA 70546 ➦ Show Map
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4 Jennings Dog Pound
5th St, Jennings, LA 70546 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Jennings (17)
People born in Jennings, including football player Al Woods, producer and journalist Carlton E. Morse, lawyer and politician Chancy Croft, .
List
- Don Breaux (American football coach and player) he was born in 03/08/1940
- Donald Ellsworth Walter (United States federal judge) he was born in 15/03/1936
- Eugene John Hebert (American missionary) he was born in 09/10/1923
- Pat Rapp (American baseball player) he was born in 13/07/1967
- Hunter B. Shirley (psychologist) he was born in 25/12/1927
- Guy Sockrider (American industrialist and Louisiana state senator) he was born in 05/11/1921
- June James (American football player (1962-1990)) he was born in 02/12/1962
- Justin Kelly (American film director) he was born in 01/05/1980
- Brooks D. Williams she was born in 16/01/1978
- Monte Ledbetter (American football player) he was born in 13/08/1943
- Dick Winslow (American actor) he was born in 25/03/1915
- Travis Etienne (American football player) he was born in 26/01/1999
- James Rosette (American boxer) he was born in 09/07/1938
- Chelsea Marcantel (American playwright, director)
Schools in Jennings
College & universities near Jennings, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159407 | Louisiana State University-Eunice | Eunice (LA) | 70535 |
| 159531 | Louisiana Academy of Beauty | Eunice (LA) | 70535 |
| 160579 | SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles (LA) | 70615 |
| 469920 | Unitech Training Academy-Lake Charles | Lake Charles (LA) | 70601-7887 |
| 158778 | Avery James School of Cosmetology | Lake Charles (LA) | 70601 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jennings, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Jennings
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jenning Post Office | Jennings (LA) | 70546 |
| Mermentau Post Office | Mermentau (LA) | 70556 |
| Evangelin Post Office | Evangeline (LA) | 70537 |
| Roanok Post Office | Roanoke (LA) | 70581 |
| Egan Post Office | Egan (LA) | 70531 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Jennings , Missouri city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 14,644 people.
- Jennings , Florida town in Florida, USA with a population of 869 people.
- Jennings , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, USA with a population of 356 people.
- Jennings , Kansas city in Kansas, USA with a population of 90 people.
Other cities in Jefferson Davis Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson Davis Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Welsh | 3,195 | Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Lake Arthur | 2,736 | City in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Elton | 1,134 | Town in Louisiana, USA |
| Fenton | 349 | Village in Louisiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Jennings distances to largest Louisiana cities
