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St. Charles Parish

Economy

St. Charles Parish is home to many energy and petrochemical companies. To generate new economic growth, St. Charles Parish is diversifying its economy by securing investments from transportation, alternative fuels, and technology-related companies. A growing number of companies are relocating to St. Charles Parish because of its highly productive workforce, a nationally recognized public school system, an excellent transportation network, an abundance of raw materials, high quality of life, and land for commercial and industrial development. St. Charles Parish is one of the three River Parishes (with St. James Parish and St. John the Baptist Parish) that hold port sites under the Port of South Louisiana — the nation’s largest port. With an integrated transportation network that strategically links the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America, it’s no wonder that the Port of South Louisiana and St. Charles Parish play important roles in the continued development of the Greater New Orleans region.

Lifestyle

St. Charles Parish is a unique and curious blend of old and new. Scenic landscapes and antebellum manors frame the countryside, while bustling commerce centers are constant reminders that this community offers tremendous potential for business development.

Largest Corporations

Dow St. Charles
Motiva
Entergy – Waterford 3
Monsanto
Valero St. Charles
Walmart
Glazer’s
Randa
Shell Chemical

Statistics

Population (2009) – 51,611

Households

Housing Units – 20,150
Households – 18,180
Persons Per Household – 2.77
Median Age – 34.2
Median Rent for Apartments (2009) – $604
Estimated Median House or Condo Value (2009) – $179,157

Income

Median Household Income – $56,869
Average Household Income – $61,826
Per Capita Income – $25,216

Employment (April 2011)

Business Establishments – 1,169
Civilian Labor Force – 23,839
Number Employed – 22,209
Number Unemployed – 1,630
Unemployment Rate – 6.8%

Jobs Advertised Online (2009)

Job Openings – 1,618
Entry Level Wage – $23,920
Mean Wage – $48,132
Median Wage – $36,000
Experienced Wage – $63,875