The charming city of New Orleans, Louisiana, lies between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain. It is a major U.S. port and is the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. New Orleans is often referred to as the “Big Easy.” Throughout the years, New Orleans has developed a stunning reputation as being a tourist party town known for its cuisine, music (the birthplace of Jazz) and its annual celebrations and festivals. Visitors and tourists enjoy sightseeing within the city; from the world-renowned French Quarter (consisting of 80 blocks around Jackson Square, which is usually filled with artists, fortune tellers and New Orleans street musicians) and Bourbon Street's notorious nightlife to St. Charles a Plantation Homes, Harrah’s Casino. The Louisiana Superdome is home to the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and Tulane University’s Green Wave football teams. The New Orleans Arena is home the NBA’s New Orleans Hornets aAvenue (home of Tulane and Loyola Universities, and many 19th century mansions), to Magazine Street, with its many boutique stores and antique shops. Some favorite tourist attractions include the Steamboat Natchez Riverboat Cruise, the Aquarium-Zoo Cruise, D-Day Museum, Mardi Gras World, Cities of the Dead, Jackson Square, Louisiannd the New Orleans Voodoo Arena Football league. New Orleans is also home to many colleges and universities such as the University of New Orleans, Tulane University of Louisiana, Loyola University, Southern University of New Orleans, and Xavier University, just to name a few. New Orleans most known event is Mardi Gras or Carnival which takes place 2 weeks every February- March and brings millions of tourist to the city. New Orleans encompasses every essence of a city full of life, entertainment, culture and diversity.
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| Population | Households | Income | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 2008 – 321,466 Population 2013 – 335,003 |
Total – 127,993 Families – 74,768 Average Household Size – 2.52 Median Age – 35.2 |
Median Household Income – $36,622 Average Household Income – $50,990 Per Capita Income – $19,998 |
Business Establishments – 10,177 Employees Working in Parish – 165,327 Labor Force in Parish – 100,444 Unemployment Rate – 4.3 |
Jefferson Parish surrounds the inner city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Jefferson Parish is located about 8 minutes from the Superdome, Central Business District and French Quarter. Jefferson Parish is home to 2 casinos, 4 hospitals, 3 Shopping Malls, Lake Pontchartrain, Pontchartrain Center Convention Hall, and the Armstrong International Airport. The New Orleans Zephyrs stadium is in Jefferson Parish along with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints practice facility. Jefferson Parish is host to several cultural and heritage festivals, in addition to several Mardi Gras Parades. Mardi Gras attracts 8 Million people (February through March).
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| Population | Households | Income | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 2008 - 446,686 Population 2013 - 471,866 |
Total – 172,601 Families – 116,402 Average Household Size – 2.57 Median Age – 37.7 |
Median Household Income – $43,828 Average Household Income – $57,228 Per Capita Income – $22,212 |
Business Establishments – 35,604 Employees Working in Parish – 196,984 Labor Force in Parish – 225,631 Unemployment Rate – 3.0 |
