St. Mary Parish: Economy & Jobs
St. Mary Parish's typical household earns $52,576 (about the same as St. Mary Parish median $52,576; 1.2× below Louisiana median $61,391), with homes at a median value of $128,000.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $52,576 — below the Louisiana median ($61,391). Poverty rate 21.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $20,200 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,134,376 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $56,157 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $52,576 (vs Louisiana $61,391) |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% |
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 5.9% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 19,838 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,228,607,893 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $61,932 |
| 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 | 5.9% (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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 19,132 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 911.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other, Grain, Soybeans, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,102 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 18,127 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,049,170 |
| 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 19 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 19 |
| Local Businesses · Paint Hardware | 4 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Florists | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 6 |
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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 35 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 9 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
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 | 26 |
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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 | $478,740,066 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 9,689.92 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 49,406 people |
Sources: USAspending API