Jefferson Davis County GIS Maps
Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana, has 32,250 residents and covers 651.4 square miles. The population grew 2.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Jefferson Davis County is 22053.
Jennings is the county's largest population center. Jefferson Davis County also includes 7 zip codes, 1 public school district and 22 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Jefferson Davis County Trends
- Population
- 32,250▴
- Median Home Value
- $145,000▾
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,210▾
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Jefferson Davis County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Jefferson Davis County Population
Jefferson Davis County had 32,250 residents in 2020. That was 2.1% higher than in 2010. Jefferson Davis County added 815 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 50 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Jennings, Welsh and Lake Arthur.
Population Trend in Jefferson Davis County LA
Jefferson Davis County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Jefferson Davis County Zip Codes
Jefferson Davis County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Jennings (70546), Welsh (70591) and Lake Arthur (70549). Jennings is the largest zip by population, with about 16,277 residents or 50% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 80% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Jefferson Davis County LA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70546 | Jennings | 16,277 | ▾ -0.9% |
| 70591 | Welsh | 5,529 | ▴ 4.3% |
| 70549 | Lake Arthur | 3,836 | ▾ -2.8% |
| 70532 | Elton | 2,560 | ▾ -4.7% |
| 70581 | Roanoke | 934 | ▴ 0.5% |
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Jefferson Davis County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Jefferson Davis County Demographics
Jefferson Davis County has a median age of 37.4, which is close to the Louisiana average. About 25.1% of residents are under 18, while 16.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 26.6%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Jefferson Davis County LA
Median Age
37.4
Under 18
25.1%
Age 65+
16.5%
Bachelor's+
15%
Jefferson Davis County School Districts
Jefferson Davis County is served by 1 public school district with 5,210 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Jefferson Davis County LA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Parish School District | 5,210 | 100% | ▾ -5.9% |
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Jefferson Davis County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Jefferson Davis County Housing & Real Estate
Jefferson Davis County has a median home value of $145,000 and a median gross rent of $847. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Louisiana median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $163,750 and homes spent about 101 days on the market.
Jefferson Davis County Housing Mix
Jefferson Davis County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Jefferson Davis County Housing Trends
Jefferson Davis County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Jefferson Davis County, LA
Jefferson Davis County has 1,122 business listings across 329 categories. The largest categories in Jefferson Davis County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (47, 4.2%), Gas Stations (32, 2.9%), and Convenience Stores (20, 1.8%). The full Jefferson Davis County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Jefferson Davis County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Jefferson Davis County, LA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 47 | 4.2% |
| Gas Stations | 32 | 2.9% |
| Convenience Stores | 20 | 1.8% |
| Medical Offices | 18 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 17 | 1.5% |
| Baptist Church | 17 | 1.5% |
| Beauty Salons | 16 | 1.4% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 16 | 1.4% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 16 | 1.4% |
| Money Transfer Services | 14 | 1.2% |
Jefferson Davis County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory N. Marcantel CPA | Accountant | Jennings |
| Ag Aviation | Agricultural Service | Welsh |
| Riceland aviation | Airport | Jennings |
| Shoney's | American Restaurants | Jennings |
| Main Street Antiques and Interiors | Antique Store | Jennings |
| Sears Appliance Repair | Appliance Repair Service | Jennings |
| Matt's New & Used Appliances - Jennings | Appliance Store | Jennings |
| Gatti's Pizza | Arcade | Jennings |
| Ziglers Art Museum | Art Gallery | Jennings |
| Zigler Art Museum | Art Museum | Jennings |
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Jefferson Davis County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Jefferson Davis County Basemaps
Jefferson Davis County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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