Where is Jefferson Parish, Louisiana?
Jefferson Parish is a county equivalent area found in Louisiana, USA. The parish government of Jefferson is found in the parish seat of Gretna.
With a total 1,662.87 sq. km of land and water area, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is the 1599th largest county equivalent area in the United States. Home to 435,716 people, Jefferson Parish has a total 188736 households earning 48261 on average per year.
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana - Quick Facts
| FIPS Code | 22051 |
| Area Codes | 504 |
| Time Zone | CST |
| Major Cities | Metairie (population: 137,421), Kenner (population: 68,387), Marrero (population: 56,490), Gretna (population: 55,724), Harvey (population: 39,990), New Orleans (population: 38,603), Westwego (population: 31,751), Lafitte (population: 2,764), Grand Isle (population: 1,299), Barataria (population: 1,230) |
| Land Area | 168,231 sq miles |
| Water Area | 296 sq miles |
| Household Income | $48,261 |
| Housing Units | 188,736 |
| Median Home Value | $172,500 |
| High School Grads | 84% of population |
| Holders of Bachelors Degrees | 24% of population |
| Retail Spending | $18,409 per capita |
| Food & Accomodation Sales | $982,943 per capita |
| Universities and Colleges | John Jay Beauty College |
This page was last updated on June 30, 2016.