Jean Lafitte, Louisiana

Jean Lafitte: human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

About

Jean Lafitte is a city located in the county of Jefferson Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,903 and a population density of 306 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,996 inhabitants.

Jean Lafitte locator map
Location of Jean Lafitte on Louisiana map.

Quick Facts about Jean Lafitte

Population 1,996 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Louisiana (United States)
County Jefferson Parish
Different from Jean Lafitte
Phone Area Codes 504
Area 6.22 km2
Latitude & Longitude 29.7360,-90.1267
Altitude 10 feet / 3 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 20:53:12 (22nd April 2026)
Density 321 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 4.66% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Intracoastal Waterway at Bayou Barataria image
Intracoastal Waterway at Bayou Barataria image

Geography

Jean Lafitte is located at 29°44'10"N 90°7'36"W (29.7360400, -90.1267400).

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Weather

77°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph SE Wednesday

A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast...

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Official website of Jean Lafitte

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Demographics

The population of Jean Lafitte increased by 4.66% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,903 - census
2011 1,922 0.99% estimation process
2012 1,934 0.62% estimation process
2013 1,935 0.05% estimation process
2014 1,952 0.87% estimation process
2015 1,974 1.11% estimation process
2016 1,989 0.75% estimation process
2017 2,002 0.65% estimation process
2018 1,999 -0.15% estimation process
2019 2,000 0.05% estimation process
2020 1,996 -0.2% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Jean Lafitte, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
457606 My Le's Beauty College Gretna (LA) 70056

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to Jean Lafitte, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
NOL New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 1001 Loyola Avenue UNK
SCH Schriever Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 RAIL
SDL Slidell 1827 Front Street RAIL
HMD Hammond 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. RAIL
PIC Picayune US 11 at Tate Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Jean Lafitte.

Post Office Name City ZIP
La Post Office Lafitte (LA) 70067

Other cities in Jefferson Parish

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson Parish , LA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Metairie Terrace 142,489 A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Metairie 138,481 The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Kenner 66,288 The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Marrero 33,141 CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Terrytown 23,319 Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Gretna 17,615 Suburb city of New Orleans
Estelle 16,377 Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
River Ridge 13,494 City in Louisiana, United States of America
Timberlane 10,243 City in Illinois, United States of America
Waggaman 10,015 City in Louisiana, United States of America
Harahan 9,244 City in Louisiana, United States of America
Westwego 8,297 City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
Elmwood 4,635 City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States
Grand Isle 1,447 Town of the United States
Barataria 1,109 City in Louisiana, United States of America
Lafitte 228 Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Jean Lafitte distances to largest Louisiana cities