Old Jefferson, Louisiana

Old Jefferson is a town located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,631.

Geography

Location of Old Jefferson, Louisiana

Old Jefferson is located at 30°22'53" North, 91°0'37" West (30.381292, -91.010376)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.1 km² (3.5 mi²). 9.1 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 5,631 people, 2,044 households, and 1,582 families residing in the town. The population density is 615.9/km² (1,594.7/mi²). There are 2,110 housing units at an average density of 230.8/km² (597.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 90.37% White, 5.68% African American, 0.39% Native American, 1.90% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. 1.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,044 households out of which 45.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% are married couples living together, 10.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% are non-families. 17.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.75 and the average family size is 3.15.

In the town the population is spread out with 29.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 36.8% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $52,220, and the median income for a family is $59,778. Males have a median income of $41,164 versus $27,044 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,410. 3.7% of the population and 2.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.8% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.