The Town FilesJackson Parish, Louisiana
14,884 people. The median home is worth $115,600 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $44,925.
Towns in Jackson Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 4,106 | $80,300 | $41,786 | 37.6 |
People and housing
| Jackson Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,600 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $736 | $887 |
| Median household income | $44,925 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 41.6 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.3% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
3,866 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,041 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 377 storm events in Jackson Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jackson Parish has been included in 27 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).