Westwego
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Westwego is a city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with 8,568 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marrero, 2.3 miles SE.
- 8,568residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.1 km²
- 2,750 / sq mipopulation density
- 70115ZIP code
About Westwego
Westwego is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located in Jefferson Parish. It is a suburban community of New Orleans in the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area and lies along the west bank of the Mississippi River. The population of the city of Westwego was 8,568 at the 2020 United States census.
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Living in Westwego
- Median household income
- $46,261
- Median home value
- $177,400
- Median rent
- $1,049/mo
- Median age
- 43.6
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Westwego had 8,568 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,568 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,750 per sq mi (1,062 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Westwego at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,568 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.12 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9054° N, 90.1435° W |
| ZIP code | 70115 |
| Official website | cityofwestwego.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2281165 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Westwego
- Marrero2.3 mi SE
- Bridge City2.6 mi N
- Avondale3.2 mi W
- Jefferson3.9 mi N
- Harahan4.2 mi NW
- Elmwood4.3 mi NW
- Harvey4.8 mi E
- Estelle5.3 mi SE
- Gretna5.5 mi E
- Waggaman5.7 mi NW
- River Ridge6.0 mi NW
- Woodmere6.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Westwego
What county is Westwego in?
Westwego is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Westwego, LA?
8,568 people lived in Westwego at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Westwego, LA?
The ZIP code of Westwego is 70115.
What is the elevation of Westwego?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Westwego?
Marrero (2.3 mi), Bridge City (2.6 mi), Avondale (3.2 mi), Jefferson (3.9 mi), Harahan (4.2 mi).
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