For additional information, contact:

Linda Prudhomme
Director of Business Development
888-752-7678 toll free
985-652-9278 tel
lprudhomme@portsl.com

Other River Region Economic Development Initiative (RREDI) Contacts:


Corey Faucheux
St. Charles Parish Department of Economic Development
985-783-5140 tel
econdev@stcharlesgov.com

Julia Remondet
St. John Parish Office of Economic Development
985-652-7187 tel
ecodev@sjbparish.com

Audrey Temple
St. James Parish Office of Economic Development
225-869-1717 tel
ecodev@stjamesla.com

 

  

 

Demographics of the River Region

 

The River Region has experienced considerable economic growth since the 2000 Census and is anticipated to continue as outgrowth of residents from neighboring areas and new businesses find it attractive to live, work, and operate a business.
 
ECONOMIC FAST FACTS
• 9.1% population growth • 78% of population has high school
  or Higher education
• 11.6% employment growth • 2 million persons within one (1)
  hour drive
• 57% of work age population  

 

ECONOMIC GROWTH of the RIVER REGION (2000 - 2006)
Location Population Per Capita
Income 		Total
Personal
Income 		Employment
Growth 		Retail Sales
River Region 9.1% 22.0%* 26.0%* 11.6% 23.3%*
Louisiana (4.1%) 0.25% 7.8% (3.4%) 17.0%
U.S. 6.4% 15.5% 21.4% 3.1% 24.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2006, Population Estimates; Bureau of Economic Analysis, REIS (Income and Wage & Salary Employment); Retail Economic Census 1997-2002

* Baton Rouge MSA

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River Region demographics summary tables and figures:
  • Population Growth of the River Region (1970-2007)
  • Population by Drive Time
  • Distance of Metro Areas from the River Region
  • Population Growth of the River Region Markets by Radius Distance and Average Yearly Growth Rates
  • Map of Population Radius from the River Region
  • Population by Age
  • Educational Attainment (2006)
  • Distribution of Households by Income Level
  • Per Capita Income Growth
   
Click HERE to view the DEMOGRAPHICS chapter of the River Region Economic Development Initiative (RREDI) Fact Book for a more in-depth look.

 

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