Elmwood, Louisiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elmwood, Louisiana
Census-designated place
Elmwood, Louisiana Location in Louisiana
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	Jefferson
Area
• Total	4.04 sq mi (10.46 km2)
• Land	3.77 sq mi (9.77 km2)
• Water	0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
Elevation	3 ft (0.9 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	5,649
• Density	1,496.82/sq mi (577.93/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	70123
Area code(s)	504
FIPS code	22-23567

Elmwood is a special kind of community in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government. Elmwood is part of the larger New Orleans metropolitan area, which includes cities like New Orleans, Metairie, and Kenner.

In 2010, about 4,635 people lived in Elmwood. By 2020, the population grew to 5,649. For many years, from 1960 to 1990, Elmwood was considered part of the nearby Jefferson area for census purposes. The ZIP Code for Elmwood is 70123.

Where is Elmwood Located?

Elmwood is found in the northern part of Jefferson Parish. It's located at coordinates 29°57′23″N 90°11′10″W / 29.95639°N 90.18611°W / 29.95639; -90.18611.

Neighboring Communities

Elmwood has several neighbors:

• To the north is Metairie.
• To the east is Jefferson.
• To the west is Harahan.
• To the south, across the Mississippi River, are Avondale and Bridge City.

The Huey P. Long Bridge, which carries U.S. Route 90, connects Elmwood to Bridge City over the Mississippi River. Downtown New Orleans is about 9 miles (14 km) to the east.

Elmwood's Size

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Elmwood CDP covers a total area of about 4.04 square miles (10.45 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.77 square miles (9.77 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.27 square miles (0.68 square kilometers), is water. This means about 6.52% of Elmwood's total area is water.

Who Lives in Elmwood?

The number of people living in Elmwood has grown over time. In 2010, there were 4,635 residents. By 2019, estimates showed about 5,698 people, and the 2020 census counted 5,649 people.

Diversity in Elmwood

Elmwood is a diverse community. Here's a look at the different groups of people living there, based on the 2020 census:

This shows that Elmwood has a mix of people from different backgrounds. The number of Hispanic and Latino residents has been growing, which is a trend seen in many parts of the United States. In 2019, the average household income was about $57,396. About 7% of the people in Elmwood lived at or below the poverty line.

What is the Economy Like in Elmwood?

Elmwood plays a role in the nation's energy supply. It is home to the offices of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This is a very important place where the United States stores a lot of oil for emergencies. The company Fluor helps the United States Department of Energy manage this reserve.

Education in Elmwood

Public schools in Elmwood are managed by the Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS).

Local Schools

Most students in Elmwood attend:

• Jefferson PreK-8 School in Jefferson for elementary and middle school.
• Some students go to Harahan PreK-8 School in Harahan for these levels.
• All high school students in Elmwood are zoned to Riverdale High School in Jefferson.

Advanced Studies Programs

For students interested in advanced studies, most areas of Elmwood are zoned to Airline Park Academy. Some areas are zoned to Metairie Academy.

International School of Louisiana

In 2012, the Jefferson Parish campus of the International School of Louisiana (ISL) opened in Elmwood. This is a charter school, which means it's a public school that operates with more freedom. It first used a building leased from JPPSS. Later, the JPPSS board arranged for the school to move to the former Ralph J. Bunche Academy in Metairie.

See also

In Spanish: Elmwood (Luisiana) para niños