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Jefferson Parish

Overview

The state’s most populous parish and home to two of its largest employers, Jefferson Parish stretches from the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain to the Gulf of Mexico at Grand Isle, making it the business gateway to the region. It owes a great deal of its commercial success to the Mississippi River, which flows through the parish, and boasts an exceptional transportation infrastructure including large port operations, major railways, and the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in the city of Kenner. Major industries in the parish include medical, oil, gas & marine, and professional/technical/business services.

Lifestyle

Jefferson Parish residents enjoy a lifestyle that includes a wide variety of acclaimed restaurants, a thriving arts scene, frequent festivals, special events, and popular shopping destinations. The parish also offers a plethora of sports and outdoors activities. The New Orleans Zephyrs AAA baseball team plays in Jefferson Parish, the parish is also home to TPC Louisiana, the state’s only TPC golf course, and hunting and fishing enthusiasts will find ample opportunities. Jefferson Parish locations such as Grand Isle, Jean Lafitte National Park, and Bayou Segnette teem with both wildlife and natural beauty.

Largest Corporations

Ochsner Health System
Huntington-Ingalls
East Jefferson General Hospital
Walmart Stores East
West Jefferson Medical Center
Universal Sodexo (USA) Inc.
Laitram Corporation
Boomtown Belle
URS Corporation
United Parcel Service, Inc.
Treasure Chest Casino

Statistics

Population (2009) – 443,342

Households

Housing Units 181,827
Households – 160,110
Persons Per Household – 2.7
Median Age – 35.9 (Source: City Data for Jefferson Parish)
Median Rent for Apartments (2009) – $746
Estimated Median House or Condo Value (2009) – $178,600

Income

Median Household Income – $46,428
Average Household Income – $57,228
Per Capita Income – $25,196

Employment (April 2011)

Business Establishments – 35,604
Civilian Labor Force – 212,576
Number Employed – 197,981
Number Unemployed – 14,595
Unemployment Rate – 6.9%

Jobs Advertised Online (2009)

Job Openings – 721
Entry Level Wage – $17,492
Mean Wage – $29,625
Median Wage – $22,880
Experienced Wage – $32,934