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Estelle, LA
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Population
16,341
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,523
ZIP codes
0
Estelle and its ZIP codes
Estelle at a glance
- Estelle is about 33 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 30th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $78,869, 30% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,300 and median rent is $1,442 a month.
Local data for Estelle, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Estelle, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,869
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$217,300
Median rent
$1,442/mo
Homeownership
89.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,991), Mexican Americans (1,161), German Americans (1,018).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for Estelle.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,283
186,101 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,691
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.3B
FY 2026, $14,206 per person
How people get to work
Estelle, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Estelle, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75,564
64.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 43°F
66.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Estelle, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Estelle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodmereCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 3.7 |
| MarreroCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 7.2 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 6.5 |
| WestwegoCity | 4.7 mi | 3.1 |
| New Orleans StationCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 5.2 |
| TimberlaneCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| GretnaCity | 5.2 mi | 4 |
| TerrytownCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3.7 |
| AvondaleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Belle ChasseCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Jean LafitteTown | 7 mi | 5.8 |
| Bridge CityCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4.2 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.7 |
| ElmwoodCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.8 |
| HarahanCity | 9.4 mi | 2 |
| BaratariaCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Estelle, LA in?
- Estelle is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Estelle, LA?
- About 16,341 people live in Estelle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Estelle?
- Nearby places include Woodmere (1.8 mi), Marrero (2.9 mi), Harvey (3.7 mi), Westwego (4.7 mi), New Orleans Station (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023