Hackberry, LA

Hackberry is a small town located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The population of Hackberry was just over 1,000 as of the 2010 census. The town is located in the northeastern corner of Jefferson Parish and is bordered by the towns of Pineville to the north, Westwego to the east, and Rayne to the south.

The history of Hackberry can be traced back to 1853 when a group of settlers from Tennessee established a plantation there. The town grew slowly until World War II when it experienced a rapid growth due to an influx of military personnel and their families. Hackberry's population peaked at 2,500 in 1950 but has since declined due to suburbanization and other factors. Today, Hackberry's population is estimated at just over 1,000 people.

The economy of Hackberry is based largely on agriculture and tourism. Agriculture includes cattle ranching and farming while tourism focuses on recreational activities such as fishing and hunting. There are also several small businesses in Hackberry that provide services such as auto repair and hair salon