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Jackson Parish, LA market data

Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Jackson Parish, each scored against other counties.

Population, 2025
15,834
+5.6% since 2020
Households
5,576
Median household income
$44,925
+14.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Median home value
$115,600
Jobs located here
3,519
Highest market score
64
Doctors, dentists and clinics, #564 of 2,394 scored counties

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Survey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure

What this means

An estimated 15,834 people live in Jackson Parish, in 5,576 households. Population estimates show Jackson Parish grew 5.6% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Jackson Parish is $44,925 a year, 44% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 14.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.

Set against the U.S., households in Jackson Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (46).

The highest Groundwork market scores in Jackson Parish are for medical and dental practices (64), sit-down restaurants (62) and auto repair shops (61). Jackson Parish ranks #564 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.

For its number of households, Jackson Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (81% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (72% below the U.S. rate).

All 56 business types in Jackson Parish

Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jackson Parish with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.

Every business type in Jackson Parish, LA, highest Groundwork market score first, with its rank among counties, listings, listings per 10,000 households, spending per listing and official establishments
Business typeScoreRank among countiesListingsPer 10k householdsSpending per listingSpending per listing vs. U.S. (100)Official establishments
Doctors, dentists and clinics64#564 of 2,3941323.3$385K253Under 3
Sit-down restaurants62#682 of 2,4052137.7$768K1163
Auto repair shops61#696 of 2,378916.1$474K1073
Restaurants and cafes61#720 of 2,4053766.4$436K11816
Home repair trades56#757 of 2,057610.8$2.2M893
Clothing, shoes and laundry56#853 of 2,210610.8$1.4M159Under 3
Salons, barbers and spas52#1,040 of 2,3851425.1$281K132Under 3
Pet businesses51#1,043 of 2,20059.0$747K85Under 3
Clothing and shoe stores45#1,211 of 2,087610.8$1.4M110Under 3
Hair salons44#1,469 of 2,339916.1$437K102Under 3
HVAC and plumbing41#1,191 of 1,70759.0$2.6M543
Grocery and convenience stores41#1,569 of 2,4021526.9$1.9M573
Auto repair and car care40#1,692 of 2,4012341.2$185K696
Gas stations29#1,994 of 2,3581119.7$1.3M5511
Convenience stores28#1,863 of 2,261916.1$3.2M41Under 3
Fast food and sandwich shops28#1,911 of 2,2221017.9$1.6M5311
Car washes and detailingNot scoredNot scored47.2$1.1M42Under 3
Primary care and pediatricsNot scoredNot scored47.2$1.3M70Under 3
Real estateNot scoredNot scored47.2Index only4076
Bakeries and dessert shopsNot scoredNot scored35.4$5.4M130Under 3
Child care and preschoolsNot scoredNot scored35.4$520K52Under 3
Funeral homesNot scoredNot scored35.4$342K50Under 3
Insurance agenciesNot scoredNot scored35.4$4.2M3314
PizzaNot scoredNot scored35.4$5.4M10611
Real estate agents and brokersNot scoredNot scored35.4Index only4313
Dentists and orthodontistsNot scoredNot scored23.6$2.5MToo fewUnder 3
Grocery storesNot scoredNot scored23.6$14.4MToo fewUnder 3
GymsNot scoredNot scored23.6$1.3MToo fewUnder 3
Gyms, studios and classesNot scoredNot scored23.6$1.3MToo fewUnder 3
Nail salonsNot scoredNot scored23.6$2MToo fewUnder 3
Pet grooming and boardingNot scoredNot scored23.6$1.9MToo fewUnder 3
Spas and skin careNot scoredNot scored23.6$2MToo fewUnder 3
Tire shopsNot scoredNot scored23.6$2.1MToo fewUnder 3
BarbershopsNot scoredNot scored11.8$3.9MToo fewUnder 3
Coffee shops and cafesNot scoredNot scored11.8$16.1MToo fewUnder 3
Collision repair and body shopsNot scoredNot scored11.8$4.3MToo fewUnder 3
ElectriciansNot scoredNot scored11.8$13MToo fewUnder 3
Landscaping and lawn careNot scoredNot scored11.8$6.7MToo fewUnder 3
Lawn, cleaning and pest controlNot scoredNot scored11.8$6.7MToo fewUnder 3
Mortgage brokers and lendersNot scoredNot scored11.8Index onlyToo fewUnder 3
Oil change and quick lubeNot scoredNot scored11.8$4.3MToo fewUnder 3
Physical therapyNot scoredNot scored11.8$5MToo fewUnder 3
VeterinariansNot scoredNot scored11.8$3.7MToo fewUnder 3
ChiropractorsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Dry cleanersNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Home inspectorsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
House cleaningNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
LaundromatsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Martial arts and dance studiosNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Optometrists and eye careNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Pest controlNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Pet storesNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Property managementNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Roofing and guttersNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Urgent care and walk-in clinicsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Yoga, Pilates and fitness studiosNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3

Household spending in Jackson Parish

What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).

Annual household spending in Jackson Parish, LA by line, per household, and against the U.S.
Spending lineA year, all householdsPer householdIndex vs. U.S. (100)
Vehicle maintenance and repairs$4.3M$76580
Gasoline and other fuels$14.4M$2,587100
Food away from home$16.1M$2,89171
Groceries$28.9M$5,17682
Personal care products and services$3.9M$70570
Child care and other personal services$1.6M$28048
Memberships, classes and admissions$2.5M$45746
Medical and dental services$5M$89870
Pets$3.7M$67074
Clothing, shoes and related services$8.4M$1,50973
Vehicle insurance$12.5M$2,237114
Home repairs, maintenance and insurance$13M$2,32377
Lawn care, cleaning and other household services$6.7M$1,19985
Rent and homeowner costs$70.5M$12,63576

Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.

Population and households in Jackson Parish

Population, 2025 estimate
15,834+5.6% since 2020
Households
5,576
Median age
41.6
Homes lived in by their owners
70%
Vehicles per household
1.7
Land area
570 sq. mi.
People per square mile
26
Median household income
$44,925+14.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Average household income
$62,592
Median home value
$115,600
Jobs located here
3,519
Daytime population
12,577Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here

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Questions

How fast is Jackson Parish, LA growing?

Population estimates put Jackson Parish at 15,834 people in 2025, up 5.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,576 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 14.8%, before inflation.

How much do households in Jackson Parish, LA spend?

Households in Jackson Parish spend about $70.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $28.9M on groceries and $16.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jackson Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (46).

Which business types have the highest market scores in Jackson Parish, LA?

Of the business types scored in Jackson Parish, medical and dental practices (64), sit-down restaurants (62) and auto repair shops (61) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #564 of 2,394 scored counties.

How does Jackson Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?

Median household income in Jackson Parish is $44,925, 44% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $115,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (81% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (72% below the U.S. rate).

What is the Groundwork market score?

The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 16 of the 56 business types have a score in Jackson Parish, each ranked against other counties.

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