DERELICT BOAT, 1972
Lafitte’s story
Lafitte in pictures
Census counts: 1,223 in 1970, a peak of 1,576 in 2000, 1,014 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1972 and 5 maps from 1892 on.
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LafitteLA
A town of 488.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY 3.0
Population
488
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$316K
Census ACS
Household income
$30K
median
Median age
51.6
years
Jobs based here
132
A commuter town
Is Lafitte a good place to live?
The biggest park or preserve is Jean Lafitte Nature Study Park, at 90 acres. Lafitte has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
By the sea
Lafitte lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 37% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
37%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
100thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
9storm & flood disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
Nearby attractions
All 41 attractions →Caesars Superdome and 37 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lafitte. Close and well known come first.
Big draw17 mi Stadium & arenaCaesars Superdome
Big draw33 mi LakeLake Pontchartrain
16 mi MuseumNational World War II Museum707K visitors a year
in town National Historical ParkJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve227K visitors a year
30 mi LandmarkFort Macomb
17 mi MuseumThe CabildoSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Caesars Superdome: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Pontchartrain: Mersh13, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National World War II Museum: Nolabob, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve: No machine-readable author provided. Jan Kronsell assumed (based on copyright cl, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Macomb: Infrogmation, CC BY 2.5 · The Cabildo: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
Moving to Lafitte: who provides what
Lafitte is unincorporated, so Jefferson Parish and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEntergy Louisiana11.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterW Jefferson Ww District 21 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesJefferson ParishJefferson Parish provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJefferson Parish Registrar of VotersJefferson Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2022
ZIP code7006770067 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lafitte.
Natural hazards
The FEMA risk score in Lafitte is higher than in most of Louisiana or the rest of the country
Just over two fifths of Lafitte’s expected losses from natural hazards come from hurricanes, followed by coastal flooding at 37%. Federal aid has come to Lafitte households in 9 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 100% of U.S. communities.
100risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesCoastal floodingInland flooding
9
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
A smaller share of residents in Lafitte live below the poverty line than in the typical Louisiana or U.S. town
The share of working residents in Lafitte who work locally is 2.6%, below both Louisiana’s towns (9.8%) and U.S. towns (8%). Jobs here fell by 74 from 2013 to 2023, to 132. Half commute less than 17 miles. The top destinations are New Orleans (12%), Marrero (9%) and Harvey (8%).
3%work in town
| Lafitte | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 9.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Lafitte3%
New Orleans12%
Marrero9%
Harvey8%
Belle Chasse8%
17 mi
median commute distance
132
jobs based in Lafitte
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter47–65°
Spring60–78°
Summer74–90°
Fall62–80°
Dec 12
typical first frost
Feb 10
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Lafitte is
Among adults in Lafitte, 26% say their health is fair or poor. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Lafitte is ahead of Louisiana on 6 and behind on 7. 18% of adults in the town have diabetes; 17% report frequent physical distress.
| Lafitte | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 44% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
6 better19 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Lafitte | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 12.6% | 16.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 7.5% |
West Jefferson Medical Center
8.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The median home in Lafitte sells for about $410K
For households in Lafitte, the share who are owner-occupiers is 81%.
$410Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Outdoors
0% of Lafitte is conserved land
Trails total 0.5 miles in 1 park or preserve. Lafitte’s trail density comes in at 0.1 miles per square mile.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 4,089 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jean Lafitte Nature Study Park | — | 90 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lafitte
16pages on Lafitte
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lafitte; the nearest are
University of Holy CrossUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · New Orleans15.2 mi$16,576 tuitionLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New OrleansUniversity or college · Public · New Orleans17 miNunez Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Chalmette18.7 mi$4,255 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Lafitte residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
Small town
488 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
BaratariaJean LafitteLafitte
About Lafitte
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
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.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 6.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3 ft
- ZIP code
- 70067
Questions about Lafitte
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lafitte, LA a good place to live?
Lafitte has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.