Elmwood, Louisiana
Census-designated place
Elmwood, Louisiana is located in Louisiana
Elmwood, Louisiana
Elmwood, Louisiana
Location of Elmwood in Louisiana
Coordinates: 29°57′23″N 90°11′10″W / 29.95639°N 90.18611°W / 29.95639; -90.18611
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishJefferson
Area
[1]
 • Total4.04 sq mi (10.46 km2)
 • Land3.77 sq mi (9.77 km2)
 • Water0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (0.9 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,649
 • Density1,496.82/sq mi (577.93/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
70123
Area code504
FIPS code22-23567

Elmwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. The population was 4,635 at the 2010 census,[2] and 5,649 in 2020.[3] Elmwood was part of neighboring Jefferson's census area from 1960 to 1990. The ZIP Code serving Elmwood is 70123.

Geography

Elmwood is located in northern Jefferson Parish at 29°57′23″N 90°11′10″W / 29.95639°N 90.18611°W / 29.95639; -90.18611 (29.956455, −90.186098).[2] It is bordered to the north by Metairie, to the east by Jefferson, to the west by Harahan, and to the south, across the Mississippi River, by Avondale and Bridge City. The Huey P. Long Bridge, carrying U.S. Route 90, crosses the Mississippi from Elmwood to Bridge City. Downtown New Orleans is 9 miles (14 km) to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Elmwood CDP has a total area of 4.03 square miles (10.45 km2), of which 3.77 square miles (9.77 km2) are land and 0.26 square miles (0.68 km2), or 6.52%, are water.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20205,649—
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
Elmwood racial composition as of 2020[6]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 2,781 49.23%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,582 28.0%
Native American 16 0.28%
Asian 496 8.78%
Other/Mixed 234 4.14%
Hispanic or Latino 540 9.56%

The 2019 census estimates determined 5,698 people lived in the CDP, up from 4,635 at the 2010 U.S. census.[7] In 2020, its population was 5,649. The racial and ethnic makeup was 52.4% non-Hispanic white, 28% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% some other race, 1.4% two or more races, and 11.8% Hispanic or Latino American of any race per 2019 estimates; and in 2020,[6] the population was a tabulated 49.23% non-Hispanic white, 28% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 8.78% Asian, 4.14% two or more races, and 9.56% Hispanic or Latino American of any race. This has reflected the demographic growth among Hispanic populations nationwide.[8][9] In 2019, the median household income was $57,396 and 7% of the population lived at or below the poverty line.

Economy

Elmwood is home to the offices of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, operated by Fluor for the United States Department of Energy.

Government

The United States Postal Service operates a post office in Elmwood.[10]

Education

The Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) operates district public schools.[11]

Most residents are zoned to Harahan Elementary School in Harahan while some are zoned to Jefferson Elementary School in Jefferson.[12] Students are zoned to Riverdale Middle School,[13] and Riverdale High School.[14] In regards to the advanced studies academies, most areas are zoned to Airline Park Academy, while some areas are zoned to Metairie Academy.[15]

In 2012 the Jefferson Parish campus of the International School of Louisiana (ISL) charter school opened in a leased JPPSS building on South Clearview Parkway in Elmwood.[16][17] The JPPSS board later arranged for the charter school to move from the Elmwood facility to the former Ralph J. Bunche Academy in Metairie.[17]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  3. ^ "QuickFacts: Elmwood CDP, Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Elmwood CDP, Louisiana". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ a b "2020 Race and Population Totals". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  7. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  8. ^ "US census: Hispanic and Asian-American driving US population growth". BBC News. August 12, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  9. ^ Kilgore, Ed (August 12, 2021). "Census Data Show America Is Getting Less and Less White". Intelligencer. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  10. ^ "ELMWOOD". United States Postal Service. Retrieved January 14, 2024. 5720 CITRUS BLVD NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123-5855 - Despite the New Orleans city name, it is in Jefferson Parish, in Elmwood CDP. As stated by the City of Houston: "The U.S. Postal Service establishes ZIP codes and mailing addresses in order to maximize the efficiency of their system, not to recognize jurisdictional boundaries."
  11. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Elmwood CDP, LA " (Archive). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.
  12. ^ "Elementary School Districts 2012-2013 East Bank of Jefferson Parish Louisiana " (Archive). Jefferson Parish Public School System. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.
  13. ^ "Middle School Districts 2012-2013 East Bank of Jefferson Parish Louisiana " (Archive) Jefferson Parish Public School System. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.
  14. ^ "High School Districts 2012-2013 East Bank of Jefferson Parish Louisiana ." (Archive) Jefferson Parish Public School System. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.
  15. ^ "East Bank Advanced Studies Attendance Zones " (Archive). Jefferson Parish Public School System. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.
  16. ^ Tan, Sarah. "The International School of Louisiana opens in Harahan." Times Picayune. November 23, 2012. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.
  17. ^ a b "Jefferson Parish" () International School of Louisiana. December 18, 2012. Retrieved on May 18, 2014. "822 S. Clearview Parkway Harahan, LA 70123 (Located in Elmwood)"

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