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Within the region, specifically, each parish represented in the alliance has a notable technical institute with direct connection to local industry. Southeastern Louisiana University, based at the very center of the regional partnership hosts 15,000 degree candidates as well as an established small business incubator. Furthermore, companies already located in the area requiring varying technical skills (including that of two prominent NASA facilities) continue to recruit, retain, and train citizens that enjoy the many amenities the region provides including a quality of life rich in culture and history, very low crime, fantastic weather, and so much more.
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The I-12 Alliance Region in snapshot (per research compiled January 2008) |
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Demographics |
1990 |
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2000 |
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2007 |
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Population |
353,801 |
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438,121 |
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510,523 |
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Working Age Population |
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25 to 44 |
112,462 |
31.8% |
128,379 |
29.3% |
26.9% |
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45 to 64 |
64,206 |
18.1% |
99,986 |
22.8% |
27.0% |
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65 + |
35,585 |
10.1% |
45,265 |
10.3% |
13.3% |
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Median Age |
31.5 |
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34.7 |
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36.1 |
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Median Household Income |
$23,517 |
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$37,893 |
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$44,616 |
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Labor |
1990 |
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2000 |
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2006 |
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Labor Force |
157,240 |
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207,021 |
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210,954 |
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Unemployment |
10,658 |
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10,178 |
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9,138 |
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Unemployment Rate |
6.8% |
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4.9% |
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4.3% |
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Education |
1990 |
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2000 |
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2006 |
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Age 25+ Population |
212,253 |
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273,630 |
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306,092 |
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High School Graduate |
69,728 |
32.9% |
91,224 |
33.3% |
105,295 |
34.4% |
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Some College, No Degree |
36,073 |
17.0% |
57,260 |
20.9% |
64,196 |
21.0% |
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Associates Degree |
6,656 |
3.1% |
9,615 |
3.5% |
14,370 |
4.7% |
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Bachelor's Degree |
22,087 |
10.4% |
36,661 |
13.4% |
46,547 |
15.2% |
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Graduate Degree |
11,234 |
5.3% |
18,137 |
6.6% |
21,519 |
7.0% |
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% High School Grad + |
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68.7% |
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77.8% |
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82.3% |
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% Bachelor's or Higher |
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15.7% |
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20.0% |
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22.2% |
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School Districts |
Enrollment 05/06 |
ACT 2006 |
Graduation Rate 03/04 |
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5 Parish Region |
86,410 |
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20.3 |
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66.2% |
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Livingston |
23,155 |
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20.7 |
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68.2% |
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St. Helena |
1,313 |
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15.4 |
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47.5% |
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St. Tammany |
34,857 |
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21.6 |
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65.2% |
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Tangipahoa |
19,487 |
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19.0 |
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65.4% |
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Washington |
5,159 |
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17.7 |
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79.2% |
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Bogalusa |
2,439 |
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17.2 |
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55.4% |
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Employment |
Employment |
Growth 9/01-9/06 |
Growth 9/05-9/06 |
Avg. Wage |
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St. Tammany |
142,597 |
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18.90% |
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14.20% |
$30,828 |
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U.S. |
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3.80% |
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1.51% |
$42,405 |
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Industries |
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4Q2004 |
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4Q2006 |
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Employment by Industry |
Emps |
Est |
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Emps |
Est |
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting |
662 |
94 |
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636 |
102 |
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Mining |
437 |
52 |
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626 |
71 |
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Utilities |
1,009 |
86 |
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1,068 |
86 |
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Construction |
8,845 |
1,152 |
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10,699 |
1,547 |
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Manufacturing |
8,108 |
349 |
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9,034 |
387 |
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Wholesale trade |
5,301 |
783 |
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5,542 |
892 |
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Retail trade |
22,296 |
1,654 |
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25,129 |
1,735 |
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Transportation and warehousing |
4,777 |
348 |
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4,623 |
379 |
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Information |
2,233 |
148 |
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2,057 |
152 |
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Finance and insurance |
4,278 |
762 |
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4,777 |
894 |
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Real estate and rental and leasing |
1,620 |
343 |
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1,798 |
412 |
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Professional and technical services |
4,710 |
1,060 |
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5,186 |
1,309 |
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Management of companies and enterprises |
1,153 |
38 |
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1,312 |
57 |
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Administrative and waste services |
3,939 |
540 |
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6,074 |
634 |
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Educational services |
6,768 |
24 |
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6,502 |
106 |
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Health care and social assistance |
22,974 |
1,058 |
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24,348 |
1,191 |
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Arts, entertainment, and recreation |
1,574 |
117 |
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1,692 |
142 |
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Accommodation and food services |
13,903 |
762 |
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14,505 |
877 |
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Other services, except public administration |
3,691 |
785 |
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4,032 |
825 |
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Public administration |
6,182 |
266 |
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6,392 |
270 |
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