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Washington Parish
Economy
Washington Parish is located approximately 65 miles north of New Orleans. Market access to Washington Parish is available through two local airports – located in Bogalusa and Franklinton and the nearby New Orleans International Airport, and six major freight lines. Washington Parish is also home to two prime industrial sites with infrastructure located on major highways. Today, Washington Parish’s economy is dominated by the manufacturing, food processing, retail trade, and services sectors. In addition, several business incentives and tax regulation initiatives have been created to further spur development.
Lifestyle
In the midst of economic growth, Washington Parish has managed to retain its traditional community spirit and easygoing lifestyle. Residents continue to look forward to and participate in Festival in the Park, the Washington Parish Fair, Christmas in the Park, and other events that strengthen the fabric of the community.
| Largest Corporations | Washington Correctional Institute Tin, Inc. Wal-Mart Stores Centennial Healthcare Corp. Wick Communications Winn Dixie Louisiana Army Reserve Training Center Temple-Inland Sitel/Client Logic Riverside Medical Center |
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Parish Contact Information
Washington Parish Government |
Washington Economic Development Foundation |
Franklinton Chamber of Commerce |
Bogalusa Chamber of Commerce |
Statistics
| Population | Households | Income | Employment |
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Population 2008 – 45,756 Population 2013 – 47,004 |
Total – 17,547 Families – 12,281 Average Household Size – 2.51 Median Age – 38.0 |
Median Household Income – $27,106 Average Household Income – $37,210 Per Capita Income – $14,721 |
Business Establishments – 795 Employees Working in Parish – 10,797 Labor Force in Parish – 15,748 Unemployment Rate – 4.9 |
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
