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.
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 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:38:42 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 321 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jean Lafitte is located at 29°44'10"N 90°7'36"W (29.7360400, -90.1267400).
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Official website of Jean Lafitte
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 |
Schools in Jean Lafitte
College & universities near Jean Lafitte, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457606 | My Le's Beauty College | Gretna (LA) | 70056 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jean Lafitte, LA
| 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 |
Post offices near 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
