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Jefferson Davis Parish, LA market data
How Jefferson Davis Parish compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 31,471
- −2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 12,068
- Median household income
- $57,341
- +36.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $150,800
- Jobs located here
- 7,538
- Highest market score
- 66
- Real estate agents and brokers, #317 of 2,176 scored counties
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What this means
Jefferson Davis Parish has an estimated 31,471 people and 12,068 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Jefferson Davis Parish declined 2.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Jefferson Davis Parish is $57,341, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 36.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jefferson Davis Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Of the business types scored in Jefferson Davis Parish, real estate agents and brokers (66), dentists and orthodontists (61) and real estate businesses (60) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #317 of 2,176 scored counties.
Jefferson Davis Parish is part of the Lake Charles metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (76% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jefferson Davis Parish
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jefferson Davis 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.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 66 | #317 of 2,176 | 9 | 7.5 | Index only | 338 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 61 | #522 of 1,886 | 6 | 5.0 | $2M | 203 | 4 |
| Real estate | 60 | #558 of 2,229 | 11 | 9.1 | Index only | 348 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 58 | #833 of 2,272 | 15 | 12.4 | $2M | 159 | 10 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 52 | #1,085 of 2,405 | 52 | 43.1 | $769K | 116 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 50 | #1,111 of 2,200 | 15 | 12.4 | $635K | 72 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 45 | #1,042 of 1,769 | 6 | 5.0 | $1.6M | 182 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 45 | #1,299 of 2,210 | 17 | 14.1 | $1.2M | 136 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 43 | #1,267 of 2,063 | 9 | 7.5 | $4.4M | 120 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 43 | #1,345 of 2,057 | 10 | 8.3 | $3.1M | 126 | 26 |
| Veterinarians | 40 | #979 of 1,485 | 5 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 70 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 40 | #1,608 of 2,405 | 107 | 88.7 | $374K | 101 | 43 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #1,226 of 1,707 | 6 | 5.0 | $5.1M | 107 | 13 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 39 | #1,776 of 2,385 | 44 | 36.5 | $218K | 102 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 38 | #1,738 of 2,378 | 27 | 22.4 | $395K | 89 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 37 | #1,495 of 2,087 | 16 | 13.3 | $1.3M | 100 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 37 | #1,800 of 2,394 | 63 | 52.2 | $190K | 125 | 25 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 36 | #1,429 of 1,889 | 10 | 8.3 | $4M | 97 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 36 | #1,794 of 2,401 | 41 | 34.0 | $260K | 97 | 18 |
| Chiropractors | 34 | #1,162 of 1,490 | 5 | 4.1 | $2.4M | 100 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 32 | #1,588 of 2,070 | 8 | 6.6 | $8.4M | 91 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 32 | #1,772 of 2,222 | 16 | 13.3 | $2.5M | 82 | 23 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 28 | #1,227 of 1,461 | 6 | 5.0 | $1.6M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 28 | #2,069 of 2,339 | 23 | 19.1 | $417K | 97 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 24 | #1,502 of 1,656 | 15 | 12.4 | $799K | 45 | 12 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 22 | #1,950 of 2,088 | 17 | 14.1 | $407K | 61 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 22 | #2,000 of 2,261 | 25 | 20.7 | $2.7M | 34 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 22 | #2,188 of 2,358 | 32 | 26.5 | $1.1M | 46 | 19 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 21 | #2,199 of 2,402 | 37 | 30.7 | $1.8M | 54 | 11 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 19 | #1,207 of 1,302 | 5 | 4.1 | $2.4M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 16 | #1,438 of 1,472 | 10 | 8.3 | $172K | 25 | 4 |
| Tire shops | 16 | #1,443 of 1,530 | 7 | 5.8 | $1.5M | 61 | 6 |
| Barbershops | 14 | #1,278 of 1,356 | 8 | 6.6 | $1.2M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 12 | #1,735 of 1,792 | 11 | 9.1 | $628K | 48 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 9 | #1,315 of 1,334 | 6 | 5.0 | $1.2M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $7.6M | 64 | 13 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $2.4M | 143 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $10M | 197 | 23 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $3.6M | 141 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $5.3M | 317 | 11 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $4M | 166 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $5.3M | Too few | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $4.3M | Too few | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $16M | Too few | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $16M | Too few | 8 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $10.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $16M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
Household spending in Jefferson Davis 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).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $10.7M | $884 | 92 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $35.1M | $2,905 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $40M | $3,315 | 81 |
| Groceries | $67.5M | $5,596 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $9.6M | $794 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.3M | $360 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.9M | $573 | 58 |
| Medical and dental services | $12M | $993 | 77 |
| Pets | $9.5M | $789 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $20.4M | $1,686 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $30M | $2,483 | 127 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $30.6M | $2,533 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16M | $1,323 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $165.7M | $13,731 | 82 |
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 Jefferson Davis Parish
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 31,471−2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 12,068
- Median age
- 39.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 652 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 49
- Median household income
- $57,341+36.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $75,913
- Median home value
- $150,800
- Jobs located here
- 7,538
- Daytime population
- 26,729Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Jefferson Davis Parish, LA growing?
Population estimates put Jefferson Davis Parish at 31,471 people in 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 12,068 households. Median household income rose 36.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA spend?
Households in Jefferson Davis Parish spend about $165.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $67.5M on groceries and $40M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Jefferson Davis Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jefferson Davis Parish are for real estate agents and brokers (66), dentists and orthodontists (61) and real estate businesses (60). Jefferson Davis Parish ranks #317 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Jefferson Davis Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Jefferson Davis Parish is $57,341 a year, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $150,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Jefferson Davis Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (76% 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. 35 of the 56 business types have a score in Jefferson Davis Parish, each ranked against other counties.
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