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Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

8 public bodies govern here, 3 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 4 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
430,920
Median household income
$65,252
±1,992
Unemployed
6.2%
13,395 of 217,475 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
88.0%
155,680 of 177,003 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

County government 1

County government in Jefferson Parish
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
Parish of Jefferson433,688 (2021)200 Derbigny St, GretnaWebsite

Cities, towns and villages 6

Cities, towns and villages in Jefferson Parish
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
City of Gretna17,590 (2021)Po Box 404, GretnaWebsite
City of Harahan8,967 (2021)6437 Jefferson Hwy, Harahan—
City of Kenner65,364 (2021)1801 Williams Blvd, KennerWebsite
City of Westwego8,400 (2021)419 Avenue A, WestwegoWebsite
Town of Grand Isle1,003 (2021)Po Box 200, Grand IsleWebsite
Town of Jean la Fitte1,798 (2021)2654 Jean Lafitte Blvd, Jean LafitteWebsite

Special districts 1

Special districts in Jefferson Parish
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Grand Isle Port CommissionOther multi-function districtsPo Box 500, Grand IsleWebsite

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

    Independent charter district1 schools

    979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA, 70056

    Federal record.

  • JCFA-East

    Independent charter district1 schools

    3410 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA, 70121

    Federal record.

  • Jefferson Parish

    School district75 schools

    501 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA, 70058

    Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market

    484 Sala Westwego, LA, 70094

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Harahan Framers Market

    6437 Jeferson Hwy Harahan, LA, 70123

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Rivertown Farmers Market

    410 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA, 70062

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

    3000 Downs Boulevard, Metairie, LA

    Senior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2025-08-10. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.