Westwego, LA

Westwego, Louisiana

Introduction to Westwego, Louisiana

Westwego, Louisiana, in Jefferson county, is 5 miles SW of New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the surrounding New Orleans metro area, Westwego is home to some 10,763 residents.

Westwego History

The city of Westwego is in Jefferson Parish. The community name literally means "west we go.” It was named because of the number of travelers passing through the city during the gold rush in the late 1800s. The Texas and Pacific Railroad founded Westwego in 1870. The railroad yard was placed just above the canal connecting the river to Bayou Segnette, Bayou Lafourche and then to the Gulf of Mexico.

Westwego and nearby Attractions

• National World War II Museum
• Saint Bernard State Park
• Longue Vue House & Gardens
• Huey P. Long Mansion
• Barataria Preserve
• New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Things To Do In Westwego

tourists can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming and camping at the Saint Bernard State Park. The Barataria Preserve is also a popular tourist destination. The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is also worth visiting. Tourists who are interested in history can visit the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

Westwego Transportation

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Westwego Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from Nicholls State University, Nunez Community College, Southern University, the University of New Orleans and Xavier University of Louisiana.

High Points

Westwego strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Westwego, LA

Comparing Westwego to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Westwego Almanac

Westwego Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Westwego Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Westwego residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Westwego, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Westwego Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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