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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 |
St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation |
East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce |
St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce |
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 |
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
