Old Jefferson, Louisiana facts for kids
- For Old Jefferson in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, see: Jefferson, Louisiana
Quick facts for kids
Old Jefferson
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Location in East Baton Rouge Parish and the state of Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | East Baton Rouge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.52 sq mi (9.12 km2) |
| • Land | 3.52 sq mi (9.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,339 |
| • Density | 2,085.54/sq mi (805.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-57705 |
Old Jefferson is a census-designated place (CDP) in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 6,980 at the 2010 census, up from 5,631 in 2000. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Old Jefferson is located at 30°22′53″N 91°0′37″W / 30.38139°N 91.01028°W (30.381292, -91.010376).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 4,531 | — | |
| 2000 | 5,631 | 24.3% | |
| 2010 | 6,980 | 24.0% | |
| 2020 | 7,339 | 5.1% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 4,727 | 64.41% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,469 | 20.02% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 238 | 3.24% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 297 | 4.05% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 590 | 8.04% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,339 people, 2,772 households, and 2,021 families residing in the CDP.
Education
Public schools
Old Jefferson is served by East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools.
Zoned schools include:
- Woodlawn Elementary School in Old Jefferson serves almost all of the community while a small segment to the north is zoned to Shenandoah Elementary School in Shenandoah
- Woodlawn Middle School in Shenandoah
- Woodlawn High School in Old Jefferson
In previous eras Parkview Elementary School served the northern half of Old Jefferson, while Jefferson Terrace Elementary School served the southern section of Old Jefferson.
Private schools
Private schools in the area include:
- Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School (PK-8) in Old Jefferson
- St. Michael the Archangel High School (9-12) in Shenandoah
The district provides transportation to these two private Catholic schools.
See also
In Spanish: Old Jefferson para niños
