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Jefferson, Louisiana
Old Jefferson
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Old Jefferson welcome sign at the boundary with the City of New Orleans
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 Jefferson, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.27 sq mi (8.48 km2) |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,633 |
| • Density | 3,927.96/sq mi (1,516.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
70121
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| Area code(s) | 504 |
| FIPS code | 22-38145 |
Jefferson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States, on the north side (referred to as the "East Bank") of the Mississippi River. Jefferson is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. The population was 11,193 at the 2010 census, and 10,533 in 2020. It is often known by locals as "Old Jefferson" (to distinguish itself from the rest of Jefferson Parish), but should not be confused with Old Jefferson in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
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Geography
Jefferson is located at 29°57′51″N 90°9′26″W / 29.96417°N 90.15722°W (29.964132, -90.157170).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2), of which, 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) of it (16.11%) is water. The western part of Jefferson's Census area was lost to Elmwood during the 2000 Census.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 19,353 | — | |
| 1970 | 16,489 | −14.8% | |
| 1980 | 15,550 | −5.7% | |
| 1990 | 14,521 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 11,843 | −18.4% | |
| 2010 | 11,193 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 10,533 | −5.9% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 6,281 | 59.07% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,317 | 21.79% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 148 | 1.39% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 407 | 3.83% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,449 | 13.63% |
The 2019 American Community Survey estimated 10,501 people lived in the CDP, down from 11,193 at the 2010 United States census. At the 2020 census, there were 10,533 people in the CDP. In 2019, the racial and ethnic makeup was 62% non-Hispanic white, 23.5% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.6% some other race, 1.7% two or more races, and 10.8% Hispanic and Latino American of any race. In 2020, its makeup was 59.07% non-Hispanic white, 21.79% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.83% two or more races, and 13.63% Hispanic and Latino American of any race. From earlier census reports and estimates, 2019 and 2020 have revealed the continuous diversification of the United States overall, representing a stark rise against the non-Hispanic white population. The median household income was $50,972 and 12.6% of the population lived at or below the poverty line according to 2019 census estimates.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Jefferson Parish Public Schools operates schools in the parish and serves Jefferson.
Most residents are zoned to Jefferson Elementary School in Jefferson, while some are zoned to Dolhonde Elementary in Metairie. All students are zoned to Riverdale Middle School in Jefferson, and Riverdale High School in Jefferson. In regards to the advanced studies academies, students are zoned to Metairie Academy or Haynes Academy in Old Metairie.
St. Agnes School a K-7 Catholic school of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans, was previously in Jefferson. It was founded in 1941, and closed in 2015. In 2014 it had 161 students, and then in 2015 it had 125 students. Principal Michael Buras stated that the school community gained an acceptance that the school will close. The school accepted school vouchers. As of 2020[update] Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy (JCFA) maintains a charter school for non-traditional students in the building.
Public libraries
Jefferson Parish Library operates the Rosedale Library in Jefferson. A Greek revival plantation house named "Rosedale," established in 1838, used to occupy the present day site of the library. In 1978 two fires destroyed the house, which was 140 years old. The library was established in 1986.
Notable people
Old Jefferson was home to jazz musicians Johnny Wiggs and William "Baba" Ridgely.
Images for kids
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Whitehall Plantation House is a rare survivor from the area's plantation era
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Ochsner Medical Center, which houses the administrative headquarters of Ochsner Health System
See also
In Spanish: Jefferson (Luisiana) para niños
