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Plaquemines Parish

Economy

Plaquemines Parish is located at the southernmost tip of Louisiana. The parish is the operational center for the offshore oil and gas industry. It is also home to a seafood industry that produces millions of pounds of shrimp, oysters, crabs, and fish annually. Citrus and other produce farms line both sides of the Mississippi River for more than 20 miles, producing abundant tangerine, orange, satsuma, melon, and Creole tomato crops. In addition, the parish is also home to major petrochemical refineries and coal transfer terminals, which supply millions of tons of these vital resources to the nation and beyond. Plaquemines Parish represents one of the most promising areas for industrial growth in south Louisiana. Its low tax base, an abundance of natural resources and undeveloped land, miles of deep draft water frontage, comprehensive transportation networks, the availability of raw materials, an able workforce, and a pro-business attitude make the parish ideal for economic growth.

Lifestyle

The rich plains that make up Plaquemines Parish comprise one of the most unique ecological wonders in the world. Created more than 700 years ago when the Mississippi River shifted 50 miles from its ancestral banks, this fertile land mass and wetlands make up nearly 10% of the nation’s total wetlands. Labeled by many a “sportsman’s paradise,” Plaquemines Parish has become a favorite recreational choice with its many waterways, fishing spots, and hunting grounds. However, it’s also home to serious business.

Largest Corporations

BJ Services Co.
ART Catering
C & C Marine
ConocoPhillips Co.
Chevron Oronite Co.
TECO Bulk Terminal
Fab-Con Inc.
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base
Daybrook Fisheries
Belle Chasse Academy
Barnett Marine Inc.
Point Eight Power
Scott Armature LLC
Versatruss Americas LLC

Statistics

Population (2009) – 20,942

Households

Housing Units – 8,981
Households – 7,470
Persons Per Household – 2.86
Median Age – 33.7
Median Rent for Apartments (2009) – $621
Estimated Median House or Condo Value (2009) – $197,351

Income

Median Household Income – $50,454
Average Household Income – $54,389
Per Capita Income – $21,960

Employment (April 2011)

Business Establishments – 805
Civilian Labor Force – 8,100
Number Employed – 7,462
Number Unemployed – 638
Unemployment Rate 7.9%

Jobs Advertised Online (2009)

Job Openings – 1,216
Entry Level Wage – $27,500
Mean Wage – $50,080
Median Wage – $42,000
Experienced Wage – $62,500