Jefferson Davis Parish

Household income

$57,3412024

Home value

$150,8002024

Unemployment

3.8%2026

Violent crime

4962023

Work from home

4.2%2024

Jefferson Davis Parish — Sep 9, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Infrastructure

Jennings presents zoning map; water plant capacity reported at over 8 million gallons per day

Jennings Mayor Henry Guinn presented the city's zoning map showing available industrial sites and said additional fiber will be installed; he reported the city's water plant will produce over 8 million gallons per day. Lake Arthur Mayor Poncho LeJeune reported progress on an O'Reilly driveway permit.

EDC director highlights SpaceX, Venture Global and regional site work as opportunities

Town hall held on Solugen rezoning; public hearing set at next Police Jury meeting

Votes at a glance: Jeff Davis EDC actions, Sept. 9, 2026

Stakeholders propose special districts along I-10; permitting and zoning go online

Leadership

Jeff Davis EDC chair resigns; Gabe Fontenot elected to finish term

Board Appointments

Three tourist commission seats face Sept. 30 expiration; mayors to submit nominees

Fall Fest

Fall Fest set for Oct. 31 with 13 gumbo teams and live music booked

Sep 9Minutes of MeetingAgenda and minutes approved; meeting adjourned.Sep 8Minutes of MeetingResolution adopted; authority delegated to director.Aug 13Minutes of MeetingAdjourn meeting (approved).Aug 12Minutes of MeetingAgenda approved; minutes approved; meeting adjourned.

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What stands out in Jefferson Davis Parish

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Jefferson Davis Parish with communities in Louisiana or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Jefferson Davis Parish was less favorable than communities of similar population size on workers who drive alone to work.

3rd percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Commission previews fall events, Lt. Governor's office visit and next meeting

Tourist commission introduces new marketing coordinator; staff reviews event planning

Tourist commission authorizes director to sign Act 3 cooperative agreement

Commission discusses moving funds if bank won’t sponsor tourism events