Geismar is a somewhat small town located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 6,258 people and two associated neighborhoods, Geismar is the 77th largest community in Louisiana. Much of the housing stock in Geismar was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Geismar economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Geismar, where the median household income is $113,582.00. Geismar real estate is some of the most expensive in Louisiana, although Geismar house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns, Geismar isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Geismar are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Geismar is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Geismar who work in management occupations (15.37%), office and administrative support (13.56%), and healthcare (9.57%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 19.05% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Geismar is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Geismar’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Being a small town, Geismar does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.Geismar is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 49.11% of adults in Geismar have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Geismar in 2022 was $40,154, which is wealthy relative to Louisiana, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $160,616 for a family of four. However, Geismar contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Geismar is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Geismar home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Geismar residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Geismar also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 21.66% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Geismar include French, German, English, French Canadian, and Irish. The most common language spoken in Geismar is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
