Jena, LA is a small town located in the heart of Louisiana with a population of 3,697 and a population density of 624 people per square mile. It is an ideal location for anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city life. There are many year round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, golfing, swimming, camping, and biking. For shopping and dining there are local businesses such as Frick's Groceries & Market, Jena Fresh Seafood & Grill, Bayou Country Bar-B-Que House and O'Reillys Family Restaurant. Other organizations in Jena include the Jena Lions Club which works on community projects around town as well as the Jena Choctaw Pines Casino which hosts popular events throughout the year. Sports fans can enjoy watching live sporting events at local high schools like LaSalle High School or cheer on their favorite teams at nearby universities such as Louisiana Tech University or Northwestern State University.
The population in Jena is 3,697. There are 672 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jena is 39.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jena is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jena
- 50.3% are married
- 5.6% are divorced
- 21.9% are married with children
- 10.0% have children, but are single
Race in Jena
- 85.6% are White
- 10.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander