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Plaquemines Parish
Economy
Plaquemines Parish is located at the southernmost tip of Louisiana. The parish is the operational center for the offshore oil and gas industry. It is also home to a seafood industry that produces millions of pounds of shrimp, oysters, crabs, and fish annually. Citrus and other produce farms line both sides of the Mississippi River for more than 20 miles, producing abundant tangerine, orange, satsuma, melon, and Creole tomato crops. In addition, it is also home to major petrochemical refineries and coal transfer terminals, which supply millions of tons of these vital resources to the nation and beyond. Plaquemines Parish represents one of the most promising areas for industrial growth in South Louisiana. Its low tax base, an abundance of natural resources and undeveloped land, miles of deep draft water frontage, comprehensive transportation networks, the availability of raw materials, an able work force, and a pro-business attitude make the parish ideal for economic growth.
Lifestyle
The rich plains that make up Plaquemines Parish comprise one of the most
unique ecological wonders in the world. Created more than 700 years ago when the Mississippi River shifted 50 miles from its ancestral banks, this fertile land mass and wetlands make up nearly 10 percent of the nation’s total wetlands. Labeled by many a “sportsman’s paradise,” Plaquemines Parish has become a favorite recreational choice with its many waterways, fishing spots, and hunting grounds. However, it’s also home to serious business.
| Largest Corporations | BJ Services Co. A R T Catering C & C Marine Conoco Phillips Co. Chevron Oronite Co. Teco Bulk Terminal Fab-Con Inc. Naval Air Station Daybrook Fisheries Belle Chasse Academy Barnett Marine Inc. Point Eight Power Scott Armature LLC Versatruss Americas LLC |
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Parish Contact Information
Plaquemines Parish Government |
Plaquemines Association of Business & Industry |
Statistics
| Population | Households | Income | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 2008 – 29,240 Population 2013 – 31,631 |
Total – 10,143 Families – 7,810 Average Household Size – 2.83 Median Age – 34.2 |
Median Household Income – $44,371 Average Household Income – $54,389 Per Capita Income – $19,081 |
Business Establishments – 805 Employees Working in Parish – 14,479 Labor Force in Parish – 9,416 Unemployment Rate – 3.2 |
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
