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St. Bernard Parish
Economy
St. Bernard Parish is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River, just five miles downriver from New Orleans’ Central Business District and the French Quarter. Boasting an outstanding transportation infrastructure – complete access to water, motor and rail freight transportation, an Interstate, three major highways, and approximately 20 miles from an international airport – St. Bernard Parish is home to flourishing petrochemical, oil and gas, seafood processing and commercial fishing industries.
Today, the St. Bernard Parish Economic Development Commission works closely with the State of Louisiana and the Federal Government to help existing and potential businesses establish contacts, explore financing opportunities, and apply for governmental assistance.
Lifestyle
Home to popular restaurants, a variety of recreational activities for all ages and a neighborly spirit, St. Bernard Parish is located on the eastern edge of Greater New Orleans. St. Bernard residents have access to a number of art and entertainment are available in many forms. The St. Bernard Civic Center hosts many performing arts events, shows and displays. Plays are performed by several local theatre groups throughout the year. A true sportsman’s paradise, St. Bernard offers some of the best fishing and hunting in the country. Boaters, skiers, anglers and hunters are served by many marinas and many public boat launches. More than 20 public
parks run are located in St. Bernard including community tennis courts and ball fields which are also available. The parish’s recreation department and various booster clubs provide programs in all sports which are available yearround.
St. Bernard is also home to the National Park Service Chalmette Battlefield, where the Americans turned back the British on January 8, 1815, winning the famous Battle of New Orleans.
| Largest Corporations | Chalmette Refining, LLC
(Exxon Mobil) Domino Sugar Corp. Murphy Oil USA Inc. Boasso America Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Capital One Bank Regions Bank Associated Terminals |
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Parish Contact Information
St. Bernard Parish Government |
St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce |
St. Bernard Economic Development Commission |
Statistics
| Population | Households | Income | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 2008 – 25,956 Population 2013 – 37,786 |
Total – 9,838 Families – 7,097 Average Household Size – 2.62 Median Age – 38.7 |
Median Household Income – $33,494 Average Household Income – $48,084 Per Capita Income – $18,292 |
Business Establishments – 771 Employees Working in Parish – 9,150 Labor Force in Parish – 7,701 Unemployment Rate – 4.5 |
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
