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St. John the Baptist Parish

Economy

St. John the Baptist Parish is located in the heart of Louisiana’s sugarcane industry between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Two major interstate highways (I-10 and I-55), four main-line railroads, close proximity to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and the St. John the Baptist Parish General Aviation Airport, and the Globalplex Intermodal Terminal comprise St. John the Baptist Parish’s superior transportation infrastructure, which opens industry to North America and the world.

Lifestyle

St. John the Baptist Parish offers a high quality of life, a strong sense of community and ample recreational activities. Residents enjoy top notch hunting and fishing, golf, superb dining, frequent festivals and special events. The parish’s festive spirit is perhaps no more evident than on Christmas Eve each year, when residents ignite their traditional bonfires along the Mississippi River levee.

Largest Corporations

Cargill
DuPont Dow
Marathon Petroleum Company, LLC
Nalco Company
Natco Food Service
Pin Oak Terminals
River Parishes Contractors, Inc.
River Parishes Hospital
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Statistics

Population  – 43,184
Median Age – 36.5

Households

Housing Units – 17,702
Owner Occupied Housing Units – 87.1%
Median Gross Rent – $914
Estimated Median House or Condo Value – $152,800

Income

Median Household Income – $53,628

Employment

Business Establishments – 922
Labor Force – 19,948 (10/18)
Unemployment Rate – 5.3% (10/18)