The Town FilesJefferson Parish, Louisiana
430,920 people. The median home is worth $251,400 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $65,252.
Towns in Jefferson Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie | 143,507 | $327,500 | $73,042 | 41.3 |
| Kenner | 66,448 | $246,300 | $64,020 | 39.3 |
| Marrero | 32,382 | $169,800 | $41,402 | 39.3 |
| Terrytown | 25,278 | $220,300 | $51,718 | 35.2 |
| Harvey | 22,236 | $200,100 | $48,774 | 41.6 |
| Estelle | 17,952 | $217,300 | $78,869 | 42.1 |
| Gretna | 17,814 | $257,400 | $43,110 | 38.3 |
| River Ridge | 13,591 | $357,400 | $84,336 | 45.0 |
| Woodmere | 11,238 | $191,100 | $75,828 | 37.0 |
| Jefferson | 10,633 | $247,700 | $57,235 | 45.4 |
| Timberlane | 10,364 | $221,000 | $65,901 | 32.2 |
| Waggaman | 9,835 | $170,400 | $68,374 | 33.0 |
| Harahan | 9,116 | $343,100 | $79,516 | 50.0 |
| Westwego | 8,568 | $177,400 | $46,261 | 43.6 |
| Bridge City | 7,219 | $95,700 | $57,031 | 32.9 |
| Elmwood | 5,649 | $188,100 | $89,430 | 33.0 |
| Avondale | 4,582 | $136,400 | $48,661 | 31.1 |
People and housing
| Jefferson Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,400 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,190 | $887 |
| Median household income | $65,252 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 40.0 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.5% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
184,764 jobs in 2024, average pay $63,803 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 413 storm events in Jefferson Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jefferson Parish has been included in 50 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 27, 2023 | Other | EM-3600: Seawater Intrusion |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).