St. Tammany Parish: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in St. Tammany Parish center on a median $81,202 (about the same as St. Tammany Parish median $81,202; 1.3× higher than Louisiana median $61,391), with homes at a median value of $262,400.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $81,202 — above the Louisiana median ($61,391). Poverty rate 11.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $124,170 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $11,562,368 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $93,117 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $81,202 (vs Louisiana $61,391) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
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 5.2% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 96,674 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $5,737,624,928 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $59,351 |
| 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 | 5.2% (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 | 188 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 7,102 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 37.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Animal Totals, Equine, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 7,007 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 85,333 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 4,451,605 |
| 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 | 37 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 20 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 97 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 53 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 19 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 12 |
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 | 244 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 204 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 33 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 94 |
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 | 179 |
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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 | $1,852,821,744 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,003.14 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 264,570 people |
Sources: USAspending API