Jackson, LA Demographics

A map of Jackson's Population by Race

Jackson, Louisiana had a population of 3,990 in 2020. It was 61.0% White, 31.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jackson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Jackson is the 131st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Jackson's White Population

2,432 residents of Jackson identify as White, or 61.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Jackson slightly larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Jackson is ranked #252 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Jackson is more White than neighboring Wilson (20.1% White), and Zachary (46.7% White). Jackson is less White than neighboring Slaughter (84.8% White), Norwood (77.8% White), and St. Francisville (68.1% White).

Jackson's Black Population

1,265 residents of Jackson identify as Black, or 31.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Jackson is ranked #205 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Jackson is more Black than neighboring Slaughter (6.8% Black), Norwood (21.5% Black), and St. Francisville (21.8% Black). Jackson is less Black than neighboring Wilson (74.4% Black), and Zachary (45.2% Black).

Jackson's Asian Population

7 residents of Jackson identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Jackson is ranked #265 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Jackson is more Asian than neighboring Wilson (0% Asian), and Norwood (0% Asian). Jackson is less Asian than neighboring Slaughter (0.3% Asian), Zachary (1.4% Asian), and St. Francisville (0.6% Asian).

Jackson's Hispanic Population

159 residents of Jackson identify as Hispanic, or 4.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Jackson is ranked #179 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Jackson is more Hispanic than neighboring Slaughter (1.8% Hispanic), Wilson (2.3% Hispanic), Norwood (0.7% Hispanic), and Zachary (2.9% Hispanic). Jackson is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Francisville (4.2% Hispanic).

Jackson's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Jackson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Jackson is ranked #156 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Jackson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Slaughter (0.8% Native American/Other), Wilson (0.6% Native American/Other), Norwood (0% Native American/Other), and Zachary (0.5% Native American/Other). Jackson is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Francisville (1.1% Native American/Other).

Jackson's Multiracial Population

91 residents of Jackson identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jackson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Jackson is ranked #373 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Jackson is more Multiracial than neighboring Norwood (0% Multiracial). Jackson is less Multiracial than neighboring Slaughter (5.5% Multiracial), Wilson (2.6% Multiracial), Zachary (3.3% Multiracial), and St. Francisville (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.