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Jefferson
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
ZipCodes
70121
Page Contents for Jefferson, Louisiana
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Statistics & Facts
The Louisiana state capital is Baton Rouge.
The population of Jefferson is approximately 11,843 (2000), 11193 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 5,816 (2000), 5257 (2010).
The amount of land area in Jefferson is 16.806 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Jefferson is 2.8 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 2.139 sq kilometers.
The distance from Jefferson to Washington DC is 998 miles.
The distance to the Louisiana state capital is 67 miles. (as the crow flies)
Jefferson is positioned 29.95 degrees north of the equator and 90.17 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Jefferson elevation is 5 feet above sea level.
Jefferson per capita income is $ 19,245 (2000).
Jefferson median income is $ 34,900 (2005).
The Jefferson median home price is $ 132,100 (2005).
Location
in southeastern Louisiana, about seven miles from New Orleans and about three miles from Metairie. Other nearby communities include Elmwood, Bridge City, Harahan, River Ridge, Westwego, Avondale and Waggaman.Return to Index
Geography
mostly land with some water area. The western portion of Jefferson was lost to Elmwood during the 2000 census.
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History & History Related Items
A monument from the Civil War, Camp Parapet, is located here. The only remaining building is the powder magazine of the Confederate outpost on the Mississippi River.
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Jefferson City Government
Jefferson is an unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish and is governed by the Parish. It is known as a CDP or Census Designated place by the US Census.Jefferson Chamber
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce3421 N. Causeway Blvd, Ste 203
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-835-3880
Improving business, Improving Lives in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Organizations
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce3421 N. Causeway Blvd, Ste 203
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-835-3880
Improving business, Improving Lives in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Schools
Jefferson Parish Schools4600 River Road
Marrero, Louisiana 70072
PHone: 504-349-7600 Jefferson
Miscellany
The population of Jefferson was:1990 - 14,521
2000 - 11,843
The number of housing units was:
1990 - 7,667
2000 - 5,816
Median age:
2000 - 39.3 years
Median household income:
2000 - $ 32,106
2005 - $ 34,900
Median house value:
2000 - $ 98,100
2005 - $ 132,100
Jefferson is located in the Central Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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