Metairie, Louisiana

Metairie (local pronunciations {{IPA|/?mɛt??i/}}, {{IPA|/?mɛt?i/}}) is an unincorporated, census-designated place (CDP) located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, just west of New Orleans. As of the 2000 census, it had a total population of 146,136. Metairie is the largest suburb in the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area. Metairie ranks as the fifth-largest CDP in the nation, behind Honolulu, Hawaii, Paradise, Nevada, Arlington, Virginia, and Sunrise Manor, Nevada. The zip codes that serve the community are 70001-70006 and 70062.

Description

Metairie is located in eastern Jefferson Parish and it's boundaries include New Orleans to the east, Kenner to the west, Lake Pontchartrain to the north, and Jefferson, Elmwood, and Harahan to the south.

Related Topics:
Jefferson Parish - New Orleans - Kenner - Lake Pontchartrain - Jefferson - Elmwood - Harahan

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Population History from the U.S. Census Bureau

• 1970....136,477
• 1980....164,160
• 1990....149,428
• 2000....146,136

Source U.S. Census Bureau

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