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St. Tammany Parish

St. Tammany Parish

Economy

St. Tammany is the fastest-growing parish in Louisiana and one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation. Close proximity to New Orleans (20 miles), transportation accessibility (U.S. Interstates 10, 12, 59), low business costs, availability of labor, a superb school system, a low crime rate and first-rate medical facilities are all important reasons why businesses and residents are choosing St. Tammany Parish.

Lifestyle

St. Tammany Parish is also home to breathtaking views of bayou scenes, lakeshore recreation, and countryside landscapes, as well as talented artists who capture its essence via film, canvas, musical scores, and plays. Appreciation of the arts also plays an important part of the community with many fine galleries, studios, playhouses, and frequent art-inspired cultural events.






Largest Corporations
Chevron
Glisbar, Inc.
Hornbeck Offshore Services
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
Northshore Regional Medical Center
Pool Corp.
Slidell Memorial Hospital
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Southeast Louisiana Hospital
Textron Marine & Land Systems
Walmart Associates, Inc.

Parish Contact Information

St. Tammany Parish Government
21490 Koop Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471

St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation
Brenda Reine
21489 Koop Drive, Suite 7
Mandeville, LA 70471
985-809-7874

East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce
118 West Hall Avenue
Slidell, LA 70460
985-643-5678

St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce
610 Hollycrest Boulevard
Covington, LA 70433
985-892-3216

Statistics

Population Households Income Employment
2008 – 239,132
2013 – 275,901
Total – 83,601
Families – 62,329
Average Household Size – 2.72
Median Age – 38.8
Median Household Income – $55,975
Average Household Income – $71,714
Per Capita Income – $26,274
Business Establishments – 6,956
Employees Working in Parish – 74,496
Labor Force in Parish – 118,848
Unemployment Rate – 2.9

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