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Jena, LA

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Population
4,229
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
166 ft
Median Home Value
$139,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$906/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,730
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in LouisianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in LouisianaNearest larger communityAlexandria, Louisiana34 miles away · 42,938 residents.

About Jena

Jena is a town and the parish seat of La Salle Parish, Louisiana, located in the central part of the state. Named in commemoration of Napoleon's 1806 Battle of Jena-Auerstedt in Germany and acting as a regional hub for shopping and employment, the rural community of approximately 4,160 is served by the La Salle Parish School Board.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.2ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+97.0rating

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