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Westwego, LA
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Population
8,335
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,675
ZIP codes
0
Westwego and its ZIP codes
Westwego at a glance
- Westwego is about 25 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 68th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- Households here earn a median of $46,261 a year, 24% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,400 (18% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,049 a month.
Local data for Westwego, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westwego, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,261
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$177,400
Median rent
$1,049/mo
Homeownership
51.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,535), Italian Americans (687), Irish Americans (583).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for Westwego.
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
Westwego, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westwego, 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
94° / 47°F
64.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westwego, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Westwego
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarreroCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Bridge CityCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 4.2 |
| AvondaleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 5.6 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.7 |
| ElmwoodCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.8 |
| EstelleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4.6 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6.5 |
| HarahanCity | 4.9 mi | 2 |
| WoodmereCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.7 |
| GretnaCity | 5.4 mi | 4 |
| River RidgeCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.8 |
| WaggamanCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 5.7 |
| TerrytownCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.7 |
| TimberlaneCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.5 |
| MetairieCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 23.2 |
| New Orleans StationCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westwego, LA in?
- Westwego is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Westwego, LA?
- About 8,335 people live in Westwego, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westwego?
- Nearby places include Marrero (1.9 mi), Bridge City (2.4 mi), Avondale (2.7 mi), Jefferson (4 mi), Elmwood (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023