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Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Jefferson Parish is a parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Gretna. Jefferson Parish is included in the Greater New Orleans area.

Population & More

Population: 432,493

Median Household Income: $ 54,032

Persons in poverty: 14.6 %

High school graduate: 85.7 %

Bachelor’s degree or higher: 26.8 %

Persons without health insurance: 12.9 %

Households: 169,452

Number of Companies: 48,639

Men owned firms: 26,153

Women owned firms: 16,887

Veterans: 20,586

Cities & Zip Codes: Metairie, 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, 70005, 70006, 70009, 70010, 70011, 70033, 70055 - Barataria, 70036 - Gretna, 70053, 70054 - Gretna, 70056 - Harvey, 70058, 70059 - Kenner, 70062, 70063, 70064, 70065, 70097 - Lafitte, 70067 - Marrero, 70072 - Westwego, 70094 - New Orleans, 70121, 70123, 70141 - Grand Isle, 70358 - New Sarpy, 70087 - Westwego, 70096 - Metairie, 70060.

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