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Jefferson Parish
countyJefferson Parish, Louisiana
Overview
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 22051
- Country
- United States
- County
- Jefferson Parish
Geography
- Region
- Southeast Louisiana
- Total Area
- 665 sq mi
- Land Area
- 296 sq mi
- Water Area
- 370 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.73
- Longitude
- -90.1
- Climate
- Warm, humid subtropical climate
- Notable Features
- Mississippi River · Lake Pontchartrain · Bayous · Swamps · Gulf of Mexico coastline
- Neighboring Areas
- Orleans Parish · St. Bernard Parish · Plaquemines Parish · Lafourche Parish · St. Charles Parish · St. Tammany Parish
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 440,781
- Est. Population (2026)
- 430,445
- Median Age
- 40
- Median Income
- $65,246
- Poverty Rate
- 16.3%
- Owner-Occupied
- 62.3%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- White (Non-Hispanic) (48.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.6%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (6%), Other (Hispanic) (5.74%), and White (Hispanic) (4.51%)
Governance
- Government Type
- Parish Government
- Governing Body
- Jefferson Parish Council
- School District
- Jefferson Parish Public School System
- Municipal Services
- Parks & Recreation · Law Enforcement · Fire Department · Public Works · Libraries
Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.7%
- Economic Profile
- Proximity to New Orleans · Intermodal Transportation System · Access to Gulf of Mexico
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade · Construction
Education
- Schools
- 77
- Students
- 50,746
- Teachers
- 3,238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- School Districts
- Jefferson Parish Public School System
- Colleges & Universities
- Blue Cliff College-Metairie · Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans · Herzing University-New Orleans
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · Interstate 10 · U.S. Highways 90 and 61 · Mississippi River port operations · Rail lines
- Utilities
- Water · Sewer · Electricity · Natural Gas · Broadband Internet
- Major Facilities
- East Jefferson General Hospital · West Jefferson Medical Center · Courthouses · Libraries
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · Lafreniere Park · Bayou Segnette State Park · Grand Isle State Park
- Parks & Trails
- Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation facilities · Oyster Trail
History
- Founded
- 1825
- Named After
- Thomas Jefferson
- Historical Significance
- Named in honor of President Thomas Jefferson for his role in the Louisiana Purchase. It has evolved into a political and economic powerhouse.
- Key Events
- Establishment in 1825 · Hurricane Katrina (2005) · Bicentennial Celebration (2025)