Estelle, Louisiana

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Estelle, Louisiana
Census-designated place
Estelle, Louisiana is located in Louisiana
Estelle, Louisiana
Estelle, Louisiana
Location of Estelle in Louisiana
Coordinates: 29°50′51″N 90°06′29″W / 29.84750°N 90.10806°W / 29.84750; -90.10806Coordinates: 29°50′51″N 90°06′29″W / 29.84750°N 90.10806°W / 29.84750; -90.10806
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishJefferson
Area
 • Total5.0 sq mi (13 km2)
 • Land5.0 sq mi (13 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total17,952
 • Density3,600/sq mi (1,400/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
70072
Area code(s)504

Estelle is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 17,952 in 2020.[1] It is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area.

Estelle is located south of Marrero; the urbanized areas of the communities meet, and some businesses in Estelle list their addresses as "Marrero". The Jean Lafitte National Park Barataria Preserve is adjacent to Estelle.

History[edit]

Part of the colonial era Isleño Barataria Settlement was in the southern part of what is now Estelle. Estelle became the location of the WWL-AM transmitter.

Geography[edit]

Estelle is located at 29°50′51″N 90°6′29″W / 29.84750°N 90.10806°W / 29.84750; -90.10806 (29.847527, -90.108117).[2] It is bordered to the north by Marrero and to the east by Woodmere. It is 12 miles (19 km) by highway or 7 miles (11 km) in a straight line southwest of downtown New Orleans. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.02 square miles (13.01 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.18%, are water.[3]

Demographics[edit]

The 2019 American Community Survey estimated 17,968 people lived in the CDP, up from 16,377 at the 2010 U.S. census.[4] At the 2020 United States census, there were 17,952 people in the CDP.[1] In 2019, the racial and ethnic makeup was 50.5% non-Hispanic white, 26.6% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 6.2% Asian, 6.6% some other race, 3.5% multiracial, and 12.3% Hispanic and Latin American of any race. The median household income was $68,051 and 14.3% of the population were at or below the poverty line.

Education[edit]

Residents are assigned to schools in the Jefferson Parish Public Schools system.[5]

Schools that serve Estelle for elementary school are Estelle Elementary, Allen Ellender PK-8, and Congetta Trippe Janet in Estelle, as well as Miller Wall Elementary in Marrero.[6] Schools that serve Estelle for middle school are Ellender PK-8, Truman Middle in Estelle, and Worley Middle in Harvey.[7] Most residents are zoned to John Ehret High School, while some are zoned to L.W. Higgins High School in Marrero.[8] In regards to advanced studies academies, residents are zoned to the Marrero Academy.[9]

Previously Ellender was solely a middle school, and Estelle was divided between Ellender and Truman at the middle school level.[10] Therefore, Ellender did not serve any portions of Estelle at the elementary level.[11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "QuickFacts: Estelle CDP, Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau.
  2. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  3. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Estelle CDP, Louisiana". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  4. ^ "Geography Profile: Estelle CDP, Louisiana". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  5. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Estelle CDP, LA" (Archive). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.
  6. ^ "Elementary School Districts 2012-2013 West Bank of Jefferson Parish Louisiana" (Archive). Jefferson Parish Public Schools. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.
  7. ^ "Middle School Districts 2012-2013 West Bank of Jefferson Parish Louisiana" (Archive). Jefferson Parish Public Schools. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.
  8. ^ "High School Districts 2012-2013 West Bank of Jefferson Parish Louisiana" (Archive). Jefferson Parish Public Schools. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.
  9. ^ "Westbank Advanced Studies Academies Attendance Zones" (Archive). Jefferson Parish Public Schools. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.
  10. ^ "Middle School Districts 2009-2010 West Bank of Jefferson Parish Louisiana (). Jefferson Parish Public Schools. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.
  11. ^ "Elementary School Districts 2009-2010 West Bank of Jefferson Parish Louisiana." () Jefferson Parish Public School System. Retrieved on September 26, 2010.
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