Old Jefferson, LA Demographics

A map of Old Jefferson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,696	4,727	59.7%	64.4%
Black	2,133	1,469	27.1%	20.0%
Hispanic	466	590	5.9%	8.0%
Multiracial	368	255	4.7%	3.5%
Asian	193	238	2.5%	3.2%
Native American/Other	4	60	0.1%	0.8%

Old Jefferson, Louisiana has an estimated population of 7,860, an increase from the 7,339 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.7% White, 27.1% Black, 5.9% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Old Jefferson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Old Jefferson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Old Jefferson, that probability was 53.6% in 2020 and 56.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Old Jefferson is ranked the 72nd most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Old Jefferson was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Old Jefferson's White Population

4,696 residents of Old Jefferson, or 59.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Old Jefferson is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Old Jefferson ranks 234th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Jefferson's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Old Jefferson's population has decreased from 64.4% to 59.7%.

Old Jefferson is more White than neighboring Village St. George (51.6% White), and Inniswold (58.2% White). Old Jefferson is less White than neighboring Shenandoah (65% White), Prairieville (74.2% White), and Oak Hills Place (69.5% White).

Old Jefferson's Black Population

2,133 residents of Old Jefferson, or 27.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Old Jefferson is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Old Jefferson ranks 268th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Jefferson's Black population has grown by an estimated 45.2%. Black residents' share of Old Jefferson's population has increased from 20.0% to 27.1%.

Old Jefferson is more Black than neighboring Shenandoah (19.3% Black), Prairieville (12.3% Black), and Oak Hills Place (16.6% Black). Old Jefferson is less Black than neighboring Village St. George (31.6% Black), and Inniswold (33.1% Black).

Old Jefferson's Asian Population

193 residents of Old Jefferson, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Old Jefferson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Old Jefferson ranks 37th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Jefferson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Asian residents' share of Old Jefferson's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.5%.

Old Jefferson is more Asian than neighboring Inniswold (0.4% Asian), and Prairieville (2% Asian). Old Jefferson is less Asian than neighboring Shenandoah (2.6% Asian), Village St. George (4.2% Asian), and Oak Hills Place (5.1% Asian).

Old Jefferson's Hispanic Population

466 residents of Old Jefferson, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Old Jefferson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Old Jefferson ranks 75th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Jefferson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Old Jefferson's population has decreased from 8.0% to 5.9%.

Old Jefferson is more Hispanic than neighboring Shenandoah (2.7% Hispanic), Inniswold (2.2% Hispanic), and Oak Hills Place (5% Hispanic). Old Jefferson is less Hispanic than neighboring Village St. George (6.7% Hispanic), and Prairieville (6.1% Hispanic).

Old Jefferson's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Old Jefferson, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Old Jefferson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Old Jefferson ranks 198th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Jefferson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 93.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Old Jefferson's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Old Jefferson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shenandoah (0.2% Native American/Other), Village St. George (2.4% Native American/Other), Inniswold (0.2% Native American/Other), and Prairieville (1% Native American/Other).

Old Jefferson's Multiracial Population

368 residents of Old Jefferson, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Old Jefferson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Old Jefferson ranks 229th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Jefferson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Old Jefferson's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.7%.

Old Jefferson is more Multiracial than neighboring Village St. George (3.5% Multiracial), Prairieville (4.3% Multiracial), and Oak Hills Place (3.7% Multiracial). Old Jefferson is less Multiracial than neighboring Shenandoah (10.1% Multiracial), and Inniswold (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.