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Jennings, LA

Founded 1888Jefferson Davis ParishElev. 26 m
Population
9,679
Median home
$140,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Jennings

With about 9,679 residents, Jennings is one of Louisiana's notable places. Jennings was founded in 1888 and sits in Jefferson Davis Parish. The median age is 38.4 and the median household income is $45,194. Homes carry a median value of $140,800, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (65%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 34 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
9,679
Median age
38.4
Median household income
$45,194
Per-capita income
$27,299
Poverty rate
20.1%
High-school grad or higher
78.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
Unemployment
4%
Avg. commute
34.3 min
Work from home
2.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White65%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Black22.4%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Service32.3%
Management, business, science & arts25.4%
Sales & office20.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.2%
Production, transportation & material moving10.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$140,800
Median gross rent
$861/mo
Owner-occupied
64.1%
Median year built
1971
Households
3,875
Avg. household size
2.4

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Jennings has 4 public schools1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading73%
Math58%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Jennings High SchoolHighGrades 712
Jennings Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -16
Hathaway High SchoolOtherGrades -112
James Ward Elementary School

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime162% above national
Jennings1,012
Louisiana584
United States386
427% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime151% above national
Jennings4,901
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
232% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Jennings Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Jennings.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Jefferson Davis County
DroughtRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Coastal floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Jennings is in Jefferson Davis County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Jennings was founded in 1888 and sits in Jefferson Davis Parish. Elevation ~26 m.

Map of Jennings
Jennings, LA
Where Jennings is
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Historic places

14 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sunny MeadeJennings Carnegie Public LibraryJennings Post OfficeDerouen HouseFunk HouseTwitchell HouseIlgenhurstMahaffey, T. C., House
Notable people from Jennings
Travis EtienneJustin KellyDick WinslowAl WoodsChancy CroftCarlton E. MorseEugene John HebertPat RappDonald Ellsworth WalterDon Breaux
People searches in Jennings
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Nearby cities
Crowley (17 mi)Eunice (23 mi)Lake Charles (33 mi)Scott (34 mi)Abbeville (36 mi)Carencro (37 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Jennings, LA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Jennings, Louisiana.

Ryan Crenna Garcia, 60
Jennings · Jefferson Davis County · 70546
AKA Ryan Crenia Garcia, Ryan Garcia

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Jennings — frequently asked

What is the population of Jennings, Louisiana?
Jennings has a population of about 9,679, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Jennings?
The median home value in Jennings is $140,800, and the median gross rent is $861/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Jennings safe? What is the crime rate?
Jennings Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,012 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Jennings face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson Davis County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, lightning, hurricane.
How many schools are in Jennings?
Jennings has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Jennings?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Jennings. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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