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Jennings, LA

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Population
9,235
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
27 ft
Median Home Value
$136,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$881/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,558
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in LouisianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in LouisianaNearest larger communityLake Charles, Louisiana33 miles away · 82,676 residents.

About Jennings

Jennings is a city and the parish seat of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, situated in the Acadiana region. Named for railroad contractor Jennings McComb who built the local depot on a southwest Louisiana divide, the community of approximately 9,553 is served by the Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools district for public primary and secondary education.

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Low Property TaxA+99.4ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.3rating

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