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Orleans Parish
Economy
Orleans Parish is located between the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River with access to the Port of New Orleans, major railways, and close proximity to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. With an established and widening industrial base-including stalwarts such as energy, trade and advanced manufacturing, as well as emerging strengths like film and digital media the parish has significant resources and participation invested by both public and private organizations. Firm commitments from the State of Louisiana and local governments poise Orleans Parish to deepen the impact on the Greater New Orleans region’s economic prosperity. The opportunities for business are tremendous.
Lifestyle
Orleans Parish is coextensive with the City of New Orleans, one of the most unique cities in the United States and the world. New Orleans is a complex, cosmopolitan city with modern skyscrapers, century-old mansions, five-star restaurants, world-class shopping, abundant live music, breathtaking natural beauty and a famous spirit.
| Largest Corporations | LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Tulane University Harrah’s New Orleans Casino Touro Infirmary Boh Bros. Construction Co. LLC USDA, National Finance Center Textron Marine & Land Systems Naval Support Activity Children’s Hospital |
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Parish Contact Information
City of New Orleans |
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce |
Statistics
| Population | Households | Income | Employment |
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| Population 2008 – 321,466 Population 2013 – 335,003 |
Total – 127,993 Families – 74,768 Average Household Size – 2.52 Median Age – 35.2 |
Median Household Income – $36,622 Average Household Income – $50,990 Per Capita Income – $19,998 |
Business Establishments – 10,177 Employees Working in Parish – 165,327 Labor Force in Parish – 100,444 Unemployment Rate – 4.3 |
News in The Region
GNO Inc. intensifies focus on digital media industry
GNO Digital Media Alliance launches
Idea Village and GNO Inc. win $1M Rockefeller Foundation grant
Grant to create affordable, worker housing
Armstrong close to landing deal for AeroMexico service
International service may return to MSY
