St. Martin Parish: Economy & Jobs
St. Martin Parish reports a median household income of $55,960 (about the same as St. Martin Parish median $55,960; 1.1× below Louisiana median $61,391), with homes at a median value of $139,900.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $55,960 — below the Louisiana median ($61,391). Poverty rate 17.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $22,790 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,317,353 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $57,804 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $55,960 (vs Louisiana $61,391) |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 6.1% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 12,308 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $661,567,701 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $53,750 |
| 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 | 6.1% (vs Louisiana 6.6%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 23,300 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 665.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other, Grain, Animal Totals, Rice |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 912 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 10,414 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 532,681 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — 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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 26 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 18 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Florists | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 4 |
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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 27 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
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.
| Total Snap Stores | 82 |
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Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $317,593,221 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,135.05 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 51,767 people |
Sources: USAspending API