St. Gabriel: Economy & Jobs
Households in St. Gabriel earn a median $74,688 (1.4× higher than Iberville Parish median $54,000; 1.2× higher than Louisiana median $61,391), with homes at a median value of $239,200. The surrounding county supports 16,461 jobs (avg $87,754).
- $66,831 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $74,688 — above the Louisiana median ($61,391). Poverty rate 17.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 8% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.2× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 13.9% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 7.9% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.9% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $13,090 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $874,824 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $66,831 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $68,477 |
| Median Household Income | $74,688 (vs Louisiana $61,391) |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $74,688 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.6% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 10% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 10.5% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 16,461 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,444,502,681 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $87,754 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,851,860 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% (vs Louisiana 6.6%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 8 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 96,549 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 12,068.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other, Animal Totals, Cattle, Equine |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 568 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 10,902 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 888,365 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 5 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 18 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 17 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 20 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (6)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | BOBBENS SUPERMARKET |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 24 |
Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | IBERVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $183,066,592 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,053.59 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 30,241 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 75.0% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Pct Walked | 10.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 36.8 years (vs Louisiana 37.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 10.7% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | limited |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12