Jefferson Davis Parish

Rice field.

Jefferson Davis Parish was one of the last incorporated parishes in the state of Louisiana.  With a population of approximately 31,435 and a total land area of 652 square miles, Jefferson Davis Parish is a quaint, rural community that is strategically positioned for success. Centered between New Orleans and Houston, each less than 200 miles away, Jefferson Davis Parish can be easily accessed for business ventures. The top agricultural commodities in the parish are rice, soybeans, crawfish, sugarcane and beef cattle.


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