Lafitte
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Lafitte is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with 1,014 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Barataria, 1.5 miles W.
- 1,014residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.5 km²
- 209 / sq mipopulation density
- 70067ZIP code
About Lafitte
Lafitte is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 972 at the 2010 census, and 816 in 2019. In 2020, its population increased to 1,014 people. It is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. Lafitte is located at the southern end of Louisiana Highway 45 along Bayou Barataria, and fishing is a major part of the local economy and culture.
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Living in Lafitte
- Median household income
- $29,886
- Median home value
- $316,400
- Median age
- 51.6
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Lafitte had 1,014 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,014 |
|---|---|
| Density | 209 per sq mi (81 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lafitte at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,014 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.84 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.7109° N, 90.0968° W |
| ZIP code | 70067 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2240840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lafitte
- Barataria1.5 mi W
- Jean Lafitte3.0 mi N
- Woodmere8.9 mi N
- Estelle9.0 mi N
- New Orleans Station9.1 mi NE
- Belle Chasse11.7 mi NE
- Marrero12.1 mi N
- Timberlane12.2 mi N
- Harvey12.4 mi N
- Westwego13.7 mi N
- Terrytown13.9 mi N
- Gretna14.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Lafitte
What county is Lafitte in?
Lafitte is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Lafitte, LA?
1,014 people lived in Lafitte at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lafitte, LA?
The ZIP code of Lafitte is 70067.
What is the elevation of Lafitte?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lafitte?
Barataria (1.5 mi), Jean Lafitte (3.0 mi), Woodmere (8.9 mi), Estelle (9.0 mi), New Orleans Station (9.1 mi).
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