Parishes
LaSalle Parish
LaSalle Parish is located in central Louisiana.
| Land area | 623.9 square miles (399,286 acres) |
| Water area | 38.5 square miles (24,661 acres) |
| Estimated population (2007) | 14,093 |
| In 2007 retail trade was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $16,888. | |
| Per capita income grew by 13.2% between 1995 and 2005. | |
LaSalle Parish’s rural, country-like atmosphere provides many opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities and recreational pursuits, yet its location between Alexandria and Natchez has helped to make it a regional center of commerce and culture. As the great transportation corridors have linked them to the nearby urban areas they have taken advantage of their location and have diversified their industries, broadened the educational base of the population and drawn cultural amenities beyond the capability of most communities of its size, while being ever mindful of the effect of growth on their rural values.
LaSalle is one of the central parishes in the state bordered on the north by Caldwell Parish, on the east by Catahoula Parish, on the west by Grant and Winn Parishes; and on the south by Avoyelles and Rapides parishes. The geographical landscape of the parish varies. The northern part of the parish consists of upland hill terrain covered by slash pine and hardwood forests approximately 200 feet above sea level. In the southern end of the parish the land submerges into rich Mississippi River alluvial valley between Catahoula Lake and Saline Lake.
| People and Income Overview (by place of residence) |
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| Population (2006) | 14,093 |
| Growth (since 1990) | 3.2% |
| Households (2000) | 5,291 |
| Labor Force (persons in 2006) | 6,069 |
| Unemployment Rate (2006) | 3.1% |
| Per Capita Personal Income (2005) | $21,876 |
| Median Household Income (2004) | $32,322 |
| Poverty Rate (2004) | 18.1% |
| High School Diploma or more - Adults 25+ (2000) | 68.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree or more - Adults 25+ (2000) | 11.2% |
| Industry Overview (2006) (by place of work) |
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| Covered Employment | 3,913 |
| Average wage per job | $26,234 |
| Manufacturing - all jobs in Parish | 1.5% |
| Average wage per job | $32,806 |
| Transportation and Warehousing - all jobs in Parish | 4.9% |
| Average wage per job | $34,401 |
| Healthcare, Social Assistance - all jobs in Parish | 8.1% |
| Average wage per job | $17,340 |
| Finance and Insurance - all jobs in Parish | 3.2% |
| Average wage per job | $26,618 |
Parish Seat
Cities
Town of Jena - Mayor Murphy McMillin
Town of Olla - Mayor Wanda Love
Town of Tullos - Mayor Fred Book
Town of Urania - Mayor Terri B. Corley
Parish Government
LaSalle Parish Police Jury
P.O. Box 1288
Jena, LA 71324
Telephone: (318) 992-2101
Fax: (318) 992-2103
Email: office.lppj@centurytel.net
President - Wayne Richardson
Vice President - Larkin Jackson
Secretary/Treasurer - Kay Smith
Police Jury Members
District 1 - Alban Poole
District 2 - Charles Poole
District 3 - Jerry M. Harris
District 4 - Larkin Jackson
District 5 - Wayne Richardson
District 6 - William Zeagler
District 7 - David Crooks
District 8 - Brad Lambeth
District 9 - Bobby R. Francis
District 10 - Ron G. Carr, Jr.
More information about the Louisiana Police Jury
Contact this Parish
Jena Town Hall
P. O. Box 26
Jena, LA 71342
Telephone: (318) 992-2148
Fax: (318) 992-8127
Email: townofjena@centurytel.net
For more information, contact the following partners listed in the partners section
- LaSalle Parish Economic Development Foundation
- Olla, Urania, Tullos & Standard (OUTS) Economic Development District
Community Economic Development Website Connections
Jena, LA Website
Olla, LA Website
Tullos, LA Website
Urania, LA Website
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