Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Davis Parish: Parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Jefferson Davis Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,594 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 31,208 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jennings. The county was created 113 years ago in 1911.

Quick Facts about Jefferson Davis Parish
Population : | 31,208 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Louisiana (United States) |
Different from : | Jefferson Davis County, Jeff Davis County, Jeff Davis County |
Area : | 1706 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
Named for : | Jefferson Davis |
Altitude : | 75 feet / 23 meters |
Capital : | Jennings |
Establishment : | January 01, 1912 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 03:56:21 (20th February 2025) |
Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -1.24% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Jefferson Davis Parish is located at 30°16'4"N 92°48'51"W (30.2677200, -92.8141200). It has 7 neighbors: Acadia Parish, Allen Parish, Beauregard Parish, Calcasieu Parish, Cameron Parish, Evangeline Parish and Vermilion Parish.
Jefferson Davis Parish map
Jefferson Davis Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson Davis Parish.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Jennings | 9,660 | City in Louisiana, USA |
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 |
Jefferson Davis Parish has 7 neighbours.
- Acadia Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Allen Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Beauregard Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Calcasieu Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Cameron Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Evangeline Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Vermilion Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jefferson Davis Parish decreased by 1.24% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 31,594 | - | census |
2011 | 31,592 | -0.01% | estimation process |
2012 | 31,445 | -0.47% | estimation process |
2013 | 31,295 | -0.48% | estimation process |
2014 | 31,447 | 0.48% | estimation process |
2015 | 31,431 | -0.05% | estimation process |
2016 | 31,388 | -0.14% | estimation process |
2017 | 31,480 | 0.29% | estimation process |
2018 | 31,537 | 0.18% | estimation process |
2019 | 31,368 | -0.54% | estimation process |
2020 | 31,208 | -0.51% | estimation process |
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Orleans Parish | 389,476 | New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States |
New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |