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St. Charles Parish
Economy
St. Charles Parish is home to many energy and petrochemical companies. To generate new economic growth, St. Charles Parish diversifying its economy by securing investments from transportation, alternative fuels, and technology related companies. A growing number of companies are relocating to St. Charles Parish because of its highly productive workforce, a nationally recognized public school system, an excellent ransportation network, an abundance of raw materials, high quality of life, and land for commercial and industrial development.
St. Charles Parish is one of the three River Parishes (with St. James Parish and St. John the Baptist Parish) that hold port sites under the Port of South Louisiana—the nation’s largest port. With an integrated transportation network that strategically links the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America, it’s no wonder that the Port of South Louisiana and St. Charles parish play an important role in the continued development of the Greater New Orleans region.
Lifestyle
St. Charles Parish is a unique and curious blend of old and new. Scenic landscapes and antebellum manors frame the countryside, while bustling commerce centers are constant reminders that this community holds tremendous potential for both business and residential activities.
St. Charles Parish Department of Economic Development & Tourism
Corey Faucheux
P.O. Box 302
Hahnville, LA 70057
985.783.5140
cfaucheux@stcharlesgov.net
Statistics
| Population | Households | Income | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 2008 – 54,020 Population 2013 – 57,383 |
Total – 18,520 Families – 14,663 Average Household Size – 2.89 Median Age – 35.8 |
Median Household Income – $51,474 Average Household Income – $61,826 Per Capita Income – $21,295 |
Business Establishments – 1,169 Employees Working in Parish – 24,472 Labor Force in Parish – 26,620 Unemployment Rate – 3.1 |
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
