Ascension Parish, LA Economy


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Ascension, LA County is a vibrant community with plenty of options for living and leisure. It offers residents attractive housing rents at a fraction of the national average, making it an appealing place to live. Grocery costs are also lower than the national average, making it easier to make ends meet. Residents enjoy access to local companies such as Home Bank, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, and Tanger Outlets. With its range of amenities and affordable lifestyle options Ascension LA County is an ideal choice for those looking for a place to call home.

Ascension County has an unemployment rate of 4.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Ascension County has seen the job market increase by 1.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Ascension County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Ascension County is 9.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Ascension County is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Ascension County
- The average income of a Ascension County resident is $28,834 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Ascension County resident is $86,256 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyAscension, LouisianaUnited States
  4.96
  -5.0%-6.2%
  29.7%33.5%
  9.0%6.2%
  6.0%4.6%
  $37,035$37,638
  $86,256$69,021
  $100,490$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.2%1.2%
  0.9%0.5%
  9.3%6.8%
  14.6%10.0%
  3.9%2.5%
  10.5%11.0%
  4.7%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  1.9%1.9%
  4.5%4.7%
  1.6%1.9%
  5.7%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  2.7%4.2%
  8.6%9.3%
  12.7%14.0%
  1.1%2.1%
  6.3%7.0%
  4.0%4.8%
  6.1%4.7%
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