Jefferson Parish | |
|---|---|
 City Hall in Gretna | |
 Flag | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana | |
 Louisiana's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 29°44′N 90°06′W / 29.73°N 90.1°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Founded | February 11, 1825 |
| Named for | Thomas Jefferson |
| Seat | Gretna |
| Largest community | Metairie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 665 sq mi (1,720 km2) |
| • Land | 296 sq mi (770 km2) |
| • Water | 370 sq mi (1,000 km2) 56% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 440,781  |
| • Density | 660/sq mi (250/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 504,985 |
| Congressional districts | 1st, 2nd, 6th |
| Website | www |
Jefferson Parish (French: Paroisse de Jefferson) is a parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 440,781.[1] Its parish seat is Gretna, its largest community is Metairie,[2] and its largest incorporated city is Kenner. Jefferson Parish is included in the Greater New Orleans area.
- ^ "QuickFacts: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.